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BLUE  BOOK 


FOR  THE  USE  OF 


SUBORDINATE  DIVISIONS, 


OF  THE  ORDER  OF  THE 


No  part  of  the  Blue  Book  shall  be  altered  or  printed,  except  at  the  expressed 
direction  of  the  National  Division.  Any  Officer  or  Member  who  shall  retain  the 
same,  in  whole  or  in  part,  after  the  expiration  of  their  term  of  service,  or  who 
shall  directly  or  indirectly  permit  any  part  to  be  copied  or  exposed,  shall  be  re- 
garded as  violating  one  of  the  most  solemn  Obligations  of  the  Order,  and  shall 
be  disciplined  accordingly. 

The  National  Division  direct  that  the  contents  of  the  third  page — ‘'  Our  Em- 
blem’—and  the  Odes  and  Responses  used  in  the  Ceremonies  contained  in  this 
Blue  Book,  may  be  printed  at  the  direction  of  Subordinate  Divisions. 

Subordinate  Divisions  may  omit  such  portions  of  the  Ritual  as  they  may  think 
proper,  except  the  forms  for  Examining  Candidates*  and  administering  the  Obli- 
gations of  the  Order. 


THE  NATIONAL  DIVISION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA. 

P.  G.  W.  A.  John  Davies.  Printer,  183  William  St.,  New  York. 

1868. 


REVISED  EDITION  OF  THE  RITUAL. 


The  admission  of  Females  to  Membership  in  the  Order  of  the 
Sons  of  Temperance  called  forth  many  requests-  for  a new  Ritual, 
or  a change  in  the  present  one. 

Ac  the  Twenty-fourth  Session  of  the  N.  D.,  the  M.  W.  Scribe 
was  instructed  to  make  the  necessary  alterations,  and  publish  a 
new  edition  of  the  Ritual  for  the  use  of  Divisions  admitting  both 
sexes  to  membership. 

The  present  volume  is  the  result  of  that  revision. 

Samuel  W.  Hodges,  M.  W.  Scribe. 


Boston,  October  %±th , 


OUR  EMBLEM. 


The  Star  represents  the  light  which  Temper- 
ance has  shed  upon  the  world  in  darkness  : a 
Pole  Star  to  the  wandering  and  tempest-tossed 
— a Morning  Star  to  a brighter  day — one  of 
the  brightest  luminaries  in  the  constellation  ot 
Virtues. 

The  Triangle , in  allusion  to  the  unalterable 
truth  of  mathematical  and  geometrical  figures 
and  quantities,  is  intended  to  represent  the  car- 
dinal principles  of  the  Order  Love,  Purity, 
and  Fidelity  ; — Love,  the  inspiring  motive  to 
do  good  to  all  men,  and  especially  to  the  Broth- 
erhood ; Purity  in  heart  and  conduct,  and  free- 
dom from  all  base  and  selfish  motives  and  views  ; 
and  Fidelity  in  redeeming  every  vow  and  pledge, 
and  in  promoting  the  interest  of  the  Order  in  the 
world. 


PASSWORDS. 

I.  All  the  general  Passwords  of  the  Order  emanate  from  the 
M.  W.  Patriarch  of  the  National  Division  of  North  America. 

II.  The  general  Passwords  are : 

1.  An  Annual  Password  for  Grand  Divisions. 

2.  A Quarterly  Password  and  Explanation  for  Subordinate 
Division  Members,  and  also  for  Lady  Visitors. 

3.  An  Annual  Traveling  Password  and  Explanation  for  Subor- 
dinate Divisions,  to  be  accompanied  by  the  Traveling  Card. 

III.  All  Annual  Passwords  shall  be  changed  at  the  first  meeting 
in  October. 

IV.  In  changing  the  Quarterly  Password  and  Explanation,  the 
W.  Patriarch  shall  direct  the  Financial  Scribe  to  call  the  roll; 
each  member,  as  the  name  is  called,  will  step  up  and  receive  it 
from  the  W.  Patriarch,  in  a low  whisper. 

V.  Members  shall  not  be  allowed  to  visit  Divisions,  other  than 
those  to  which  they  are  attached,  without  the  Quarterly  Password 
and  its  Explanation,  and  the  Salutation;  or  the  Traveling  Pass- 
word and  its  Explanation,  with  the  Card,  and  the  Salutation ; 
unless  vouched  for  by  a member  in  good  standing. 


TRAVELING  MEMBERS. 

I.  The  Traveling  Password  and  Explanation  shall  be  given  by 
the  W.  Patriarch  to  members  going  abroad,  who  may  be  in  regular 
standing  at  the  time  of  making  application  for  the  same. 

II.  When  a member  wishes  to  visit  by  the  Traveling  Password, 
Explanation,  and  Card,  he  shall  announce  his  name,  the  Division 
of  which  he  is  a member,  and  that  he  desires  admittance  by  the 
Traveling  Password  and  Explanation,  to  the  Outside  Sentinel — the 
Outside  Sentinel  shall  announce  it  to  the  Inside  Sentinel,  who  shall 
announce  it  to  the  Division.  The  W.  Patriarch  shall  then  direct 
him  to  be  admitted  to  the  ante-room.  The  Acting  P.  W.  Patriarch 
retires,  examines  him  in  the  Traveling  Password  and  Explanation, 
in  a whisper,  and  obtains  the  Card.  If  the  P.  W.  Patriarch  is 


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satisfied,  he  will  re-enter,  report  the  applicant  correct  in  the  Pass- 
word and  Explanation,  and  present  the  Card  to  the  W.  Patriarch, 
who,  on  finding  the  same  correct,  shall  order  the  member  to  be 
admitted — observing,  however,  that  the  Salutation  is  given. 

III.  A traveling  member  may  be  admitted  on  the  Traveling  Pass- 
word and  Explanation  in  use  at  the  date  of  the  Card. 

IY.  It  shall  be  proper  for  a W.  Patriarch  to  communicate  the 
Traveling  Password  and  Explanation  to  a P.  W.  Patriarch,  and 
vice  versa. 


GAVEL. 

One  Rap  of  the  Gavel  calls  to  order,  and  seats  the  Division. 
Two  Raps  call  up  the  Officers.  Three  Raps  call  up  the  Division. 
Four  Raps  call  up  the  Division  to  form  the  Circle  of  Fraternity, 
and  in  Salutation. 


RITUALS. 

A set  of  Rituals  for  members  consists  of  one  Blue  Book  and 
one  set  of  Officers’  Cards ; and  a set  of  Ladies’  Rituals  consists  of 
eight  books.  No  Grand  Scribe  shall  furnish  to  a Subordinate 
Division  a second  set,  or  duplicate  parts  thereof,  unless  their  old 
ones  are  returned,  or  satisfactory  assurance  given  that  they  are 
destroyed. 


CUSTODY  OF  BLUE  BOOK. 

The  Blue  Book  and  Cards  should  be  kept  by  the  W.  Patriarch, 
who  is  responsible  for  them.  They  will  be  more  carefully  pre- 
served by  being  kept  in  a suitable  box. 

The  W.  Patriarch  expecting  to  be  absent,  should  place  the  box 
containing  them  in  possession  of  the  W.  Associate,  with  the  key. 

The  W.  Patriarch  may  allow  any  Officer  to  take  a Card  for  the 
purpose  of  learning  it — requiring  it  to  be  returned  within  a reason- 
able time. 

After  Initiation,  the  Conductor  should  collect  the  Cards  and 
deliver  them  to  the  W.  Patriarch. 


REGALIA. 


To  preserve  uniformity,  all  Subordinate  Divisions  of  the  Sons 
of  Temperance  shall  be  known  by  their  Badge : White  Collar, 
White  Tassels,  and  Rosette  of  Red,  White,  and  Blue,  correspond- 
ing with  the  Motto,  “ Love,  Purity,  and  Fidelity.”  To  distin- 
guish the  members  tilling  the  various  stations,  the  following  Em- 
blems shall  be  added  to  their  Badge : 

Acting  Past  Worthy  Patriarch — Flat  Silver  Star,  six  points,  about 
three  inches  from  point  to  point,  on  a ground  of  Red  Velvet, 
circular  form,  trimmed  with  Silver  Cord  and  Blue  Ribbon,  worn 
on  left  breast. 

Worthy  Patriarch — Crossed  Silver  Mallets  to  correspond,  same 
ground  and  trimmings,  worn  as  above. 

Worthy  Associate — Miniature  Collar,  as  above. 

Recording  Scribe — Crossed  Pens  and  Scroll,  as  above. 

Assistant  Recording  Scribe— Single  Pen,  as  above. 

Financial  Scribe — Crossed  Pens,  as  above. 

Treasurer-^ Crossed  Keys,  as  above. 

Chaplain — Open  Book,  as  above. 

Conductor — Crossed  Wands,  as  above. 

Assistant  Conductor — Goblet,  as  above. 

Inside  Sentinel — ‘Crossed  Swords,  as  above. 

Outside  Sentinel — An  Eye,  as  above. 

Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  and  Members  of  a Grand  Division — Red 
Collar,  Rosette  of  Blue,  White,  and  Red;  Silver  Button  in  the 
center,  Silver  Tassels,  and  Silver  Lace  half  inch  wide  around  the 
outside  and  inside  edges. 

Deputy  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch — A gilt  six-pointed  Star  and 
Triangle,  suspended  by  a blue  ribbon  from  Regalia,  on  left  breast. 

Past  Grand  Worthy  Patriarchs,  and  Members  of  the  National 
Division — Blue  Collar,  Rosette  of  Red,  Blue,  and  White,  Gold 
Button  in  the  center,  Gold  Lace  and  Tassels,  in  style  correspond- 
ing with  the  above. 

The  Conductor , Assistant  Conductor,  Inside  Sentinel,  and  Outside 
Sentinel,  shall  each  be  also  distinguished  by  an  appropriate  wand 
or  staff. 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


[ Precisely  at  the  appointed  time , the  W.  P.  should 
take  the  chair , and  give  one  rap  with  the  gavel. 

The  Con on  hearing  the  rap , rises  and  makes  pro- 
clamation as  follows ;] 

Con.  The  Worthy  Patriarch  being  now  about 

to  open Division  No.  — , in  accordance  with 

the  established  Usages  of  the  Order  of  the  Sons 
of  Temperance,  if  there  be  any  present  not  justly 
privileged  to  remain,  they  will  please  retire. 
The  Officers  and  Members  will  clothe  themselves 
in  appropriate  Regalia,  and  take  their  places. 

W.  P.  The  Conductor  will  see  if  the  Officers 
are  at  their  appointed  stations,  and  report. 

\_The  Con.  begins  with  the  0.  /S',  examining  each 
station  up  to  the  W.  P.,  and  reporting  all  vacancies. 

The  W.  P.  fills  vacancies , and  the  names  of  mem- 
bers so  appointed  shall  be  entered  on  the  minutes. ] 


[One  rap.] 


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OPENING  SERVICE. 


W.  j P.  Let  no  members  leave  their  places,  un- 
less directed,  till  after  the  Examination.  The 
Assistant  Conductor  will  now  take  charge  of  the 
outer  door,  and  desire  the  Outside  Sentinel  to 
enter  for  Examination.  The  Inside  Sentinel  will 
pass  the  Assistant  Conductor. 

[ The  0.  S.  enters .] 

O.  S.  I await  your  pleasure,  Worthy  Patriarch. 

W.  P.  Your  duty  ? 

O. /S'.  To  guard  well  the  outer  door — admit 
no  one  without  the  Quarterly  Password,  unless 
directed  by  the  Worthy  Patriarch  through  the 
Inside  Sentinel — and  forewarn  members  not  to 
disturb  the  Opening,  Initiatory,  or  Closing  Cere- 
monies. 

W.  1 *.  You  will  now  advance  and  give  the 
Password.  ( Does  so.)  Correct — Your  station 
requires,  and  we  expect  it  will  receive,  your 
strict  attention.  The  Inside  Sentinel  will  pass 
you  to  your  post. 

[ The  O.  S.  and  A.  O.  resume  their  stations.] 

W.  _P.  The  Conductor  and  Assistant  Conduc- 
tor will  now  advance  and  give  the  Explanation 
to  the  Quarterly  Password. 

[They  do  so,  in  a whisper.] 


OPENING  SERVICE. 


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W.  P.  Correct.  Your  next  duty  ? 

Con.  To  satisfy  ourselves  that  all  present  are 
equally  qualified — and  if  any  give  more  or  less 
than  this,  to  report  to  you. 

W.  P.  You  will  now  carefully  perforin  that 
duty. 

[The  Con.  takes  the  right , and  the  A.  C.  the  left , of 
the  W.  P.,  and  carefully  examine  every  one  present. 
If  any  give  more  or  less  than  the  Explanation , the  Con. 
or  A.  C.  reports  the  n me , and  Division , of  the  mem- 
ber incorrect. \ 

W.  P.  Can  any  one  vouch  that  this  person  is  a 
member  of  our  Order  in  regular  standing? 

[If  there  he  no  voucher , the  person  must  retire , unless 
in  possession  of  the  Traveling  Password , Explanation , 
and  Card.] 

Con.  Worthy  Patriarch — All  correct  on  the 
right. 

A.  C.  Worthy  Patriarch — All  correct  on  the 
left. 

W.  P.  The  Inside  Sentinel  will  now  explain 
the  duty  of  that  office. 

I.  S.  To  allow  none  to  enter  or  retire  during 
the  Opening,  Initiatory,  or  Closing  Ceremonies — 
to  admit  no  one  at  any  time  without  the  Enter- 
ing Signal  and  the  Explanation  to  the  Quarterly 
Password,  unless  by  your  direction. 


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OPENING  SERVICE. 


W.  P.  An  important  duty — faithfully  perform 
it. 

[ Three  raps.  W.  P.  rises .] 

W.  P.  Officers  and  Members  : 

We  meet  to  interchange  the  greetings  of  an 
exalted  friendship  ; to  counsel,  admonish,  and 
strengthen  one  another  in  the  discharge  of  duty  ; 
and  to  deliberate  on  the  means  best  adapted 
to  promote  the  objects  for  which  we  are  asso- 
ciated. 

It  is  but  reasonable  to  expect  that  matters  will 
be  introduced  which  will  strike  your  minds  in 
different  forms.  To  discuss  such  matters  with 
freedom,  is  our  equal  privilege  ; and  to  yield  a 
cheerful  compliance  to  the  constituted  majority, 
is  our  equal  duty.  In  this  an  opportunity  is  af- 
forded to  manifest  our  love  for  the  Order,  by 
guarding  against  every  ungenerous  sentiment  or 
dishonorable  action. 

Our  mission  is  one  of  benevolence — to  destroy 
the  destroyer  of  millions — to  conquer  the  enemy 
of  our  people,  and  promote  the  virtue  and  hap- 
piness of  mankind. 

Let  us,  therefore,  be  strong  and  temperate  in 
our  cause — prompt  in  the  transaction  of  business 
— courteous  in  debate  (ever  keeping  in  mind 
that  he  who  is  slow  to  anger  is  better  than  the 
mighty,  and  he  that  ruloth  his  own  spirit  than  he 


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that  taketh  a city),  careful  to  avoid  all  wrangling 
and  vain  dispute,  charitable  in  our  judgment  of 
others,  and  faithful  to  our  vows. 

Thus  shall  we  most  surely  advance  the  inter- 
ests of  our  Order,  and  illustrate  how  sweet  and 
pleasant  it  is  for  brethren  to  dwell  together  in 
unity. 

[. Division  sing:] 

Yes,  we  in  those  principles  join, 

And  such  shall  our  actions  display ; 

Our  hands  and  our  hearts  shall  combine 
To  extend  their  beneficent  sway. 

Our  laws  we  will  ever  respect, 

Arise  all  contention  above — 

And  stand  by  each  other  erect, 

• In  Purity,  Friendship,  and  Love 

\One  rap.] 

[. Prayer  by  the  Chaplain,  or  reading  of  the  Scriptures.] 

W.  JP.  I now  declare  this  Division  open  for 
the  transaction  of  its  appropriate  business,  and 
the  propagation  of  the  principles  of  Temperance, 
Benevolence,  and  Brotherly  Love. 

The  Recording  Scribe  will  now  read  the 
Minutes. 

[Proceed  according  to  the  Order  of  Business.] 


Note. — No  Retiring  Password  is  to  be  used.  The  W.  P.  may, 
under  important  circumstances,  direct  the  Inside  Sentinel  to 
permit  no  member  to  leave  the  room. 


ORDER  OF  BUSINESS 

RECOMMENDED  BY  THE  NATIONAL  DIVISION. 


1.  Opening  of  the  Division. 

2.  Roll  of  Officers  called. 

3.  Services  of  the  Chaplain. 

4.  Reading  of  the  Minutes. 

5.  Dues  and  other  Moneys  collected. 

6.  Reception  of  Communications. 

7.  Reports  of  Investigating  Committees. 

8.  Balloting  for  Candidates. 

9.  Initiation  of  Candidates. 

10.  Are  any  "of  the  Members  sick  ? 

11.  Has  any  Member  violated  his  Pledge? 

12.  Has  any  Member  a friend  to  propose  as  a 

proper  person  to  become  a Son  of  Temper- 
ance ? 

13.  What  have  you  done  during  the  past  week 

to  advance  the  interests  of  the  Order,  and 
save  your  fellow-men  from  the  evils  of  In- 
temperance ? 

14.  Reports  of  Visiting  Committees. 

15.  Reports  of  Standing  Committees. 

16.  Reports  of  Special  Committees. 

17.  Election  of  Officers. 

18.  New  Business. 

19.  Has  any  Member  anything  to  offer  for  the 

good  of  the  Division? 

20.  Adjournment. 


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CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


[One  rap.] 

W.  P.  The  Assistant  Conductor  will  see  if 
there  are  any  Candidates  to  be  initiated. 

W any—] 

A.  C.  Worthy  Patriarch,  1 — is  in  waiting. 

W.  JP.  You  will  now  conduct  our  Worthy  As- 
sociate to  make  the  necessary  examination.  The 
Member  who  proposed  the  Candidate  will  retire 
and  make  the  necessary  introduction  to  the 
Worthy  Associate  and  Assistant  Conductor. 

[If  the  Member  ivho  proposed  the  Candidate  should 
be  absent , any  other  Member  who  can  .vouch  for  the 
Candidate  may  perform  the  introduction. 

After  the  introduction , the  Member  may  return  to 
the  Division . 

While  the  examination  is  going  on  in  the  Ante-room , 
the  Con.  should  see  that  the  Members  are  arranged  to 
the  best  advantage , and  that  the  Water,  Goblets , Regalia , 
etc.,  are  in  readiness,  so  that  nothing  shall  occur  to  mar 
the  Ceremony. ] 


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CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


W.  A.  My  Friend — You  are  at  the  threshold 
of  an  Institution  whose  central  principle  is  Total 
Abstinence  from  all  Intoxicating  Drinks,  and 
whose  prominent  characteristic  is  a self-denying 
devotion  to  the  good  of  Mankind. 

On  entering  our  Order,  you  will  be  required 
to  take  a solemn  Obligation  to  abstain  from  the 
manufacture,  traffic,  and  use,  as  a beverage,  of 
all  Spirituous  and  Malt  Liquors,  Wine,  and  Cider. 

Your  religious  and  political  opinions  we  leave 
with  your  conscience  and  your  country.  As  a 
protection  from  idle  curiosity,  and  the  intrusion 
of  unsuitable  persons,  certain  Rites  have  been 
established,  which  will  neither  harm  your  person 
nor  offend  your  self-respect— and  we  assure  you 
that  there  is  no  shield  thrown  over  the  guilty, 
no  snare  laid  for  the  innocent. 

With  this  understanding,  is  it  your  desire  to 
become  a member  of  our  Order  ? 

[ The  Candidate,  if  willing,  replies:  It  is.] 

W.  A.  * What  is  your  age  ? 
f Are  you  exempt  from  disease  of  a serious 
nature  ? [ Candidate  replies .] 

\ At  any  point  in  the  Examination  the  Candidate  may 
retire,  or  be  rejected  if  disqualified . and  the  W.  A.  will 

* Not  to  be  asked  unless  doubt  arises  as  to  the  Candidate 
being  14  years  old. 

f This  question  is  to  be  asked  only,  in  the  case  of  beneficiaries. 


CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


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report  accordingly.  In  either  case . the  Initiation  Fee , 
if  paid,  shall  he  refunded .] 

W.  A.  Please  be  seated  until  I report  to  the 
Worthy  Patriarch. 

[The  A.  C.  remains  with  the  Candidate.  The  TP  A. 
re-enters  the  Division .] 

W.  A.  Worthy  Patriarch — I have  attended  to 
my  duty,  and  find  the  Candidate  qualified  and 
willing  to  proceed. 

. W.  P.  Let  every  Member  observe  the  utmost 
decorum  during  the  Ceremony  of  Initiation. 

[. Perfect  order  should  prevail.'] 

W.  P.  Let  the  Signal  be  given. 

[The  I.  S.  gives  one  knock  on  the  door.  The  A.  C., 
hearing  the  Signal , leads  the  Candidate  to  the  door , and 
directs  him  [or  her]  to  give  two  knocks.] 

I.  S.  Who  knocks  ? 

A.  C.  A stranger. 

I.  S.  Why  cometh  the  stranger  ? 

A.  C.  To  enter  the  gates  of  our  Order. 

I.  S.  Is  the  stranger  worthy  ? 

A.  C.  It  has  so  been  found. 

I.  S.  Our  doors  are  closed  only  to  the  unworthy. 

[The  door  is  thrown  open — the  Con.  receives  the 
Candidate  hy  the  hand.] 


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CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


Con.  Welcome  to  the  worthy ! 

[ Three  raps.  Division  sing, ] 

Traveler  through  a world  of  danger, 

Welcome  to  a refuge  here ; 

Safety  to  the  trusting  stranger, 

Safety  from  the  tempter’s  snare. 

[, During  the  singing  the  Candidate  is  led  around  the 
room , the  Con.  on  the  left , and  A.  C.  on  the  right — 
{if  there  are  several  Candidates , it  is  best  to  walk 
single  file,  the  Con.  in  front,  A.  C.  behind.)  When  the 
singing  is  finished , the  Con.,  Candidate,  and  A.  C. 
should  be  about  the  center  of  the  room,  facing  the 
( 7taplam.\ 

[One  rap.] 

Chap*  Who  hath  woe  ? Who  hath  sorrow  ? 
Who  hath  contentions? 

Who  hath  wounds  without  cause  ? 

P.TF.P.  They  that  tarry  long  at  the  wine ! 

They  that  seek  strong  drink ! 

Chap.  Look  not  upon  the  wine  when  it  is  red, 
When  it  giveth  its  color  in  the  cup — 
For  at  the  last  it  biteth  like  a serpent 
And  stingeth  like  an  adder. 

Div.  respond.  Look  not  upon  the  wine  ! 


* Divisions  having  no  Chaplain  may  assign  this  part  to  any 
suitable  Member, 


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A.  C.  Behold  another 

Who  renounces  the  wine, 

And  turns  away  from  strong  drink ! 

Div.  respond.  Welcome  ! Welcome  ! 

Con.  Yes,  welcome  ! 

Here  you  are  safe 

From  the  all-pervading  Destroyer  ! 

He  comes  in  the  mask  of  kindness — 

He  whispers,  “Be  merry,  be  social,” 
And  proffers  the  cup  of  enchantment. 

Div.  respond.  Dash  it  down  ! 

Con.  Y es,  dash  it  down  ! 

Touch  but  a drop  with  your  lips, 

And  behold  a vast  ocean  surrounds  you, 
To  whelm  and  sink  you  forever ! 

Trust  not  the  perfidious  Destroyer 
Wherever  he  cometh,  he  smiteth  ! 

He  spares  not  the  high  nor  the  humble  ; 
He  withers  the  vigor  of  youth, 

And  dishonors  the  gray  hairs  of  age  ! 

A.  C.  One  circle  he  never  can  enter — - 

One  place  is  secure  from  his  ravage — 
That  glorious  refuge  is  here! 

Div.  respond.  It  is  here  ! It  is  here  ! 


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CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


Con.  Then,  welcome  again  to  the  stranger, 
Who  heeds  not  the  voice  of  the  Tempter — 
But  turns  from  the  snares  of  the  enemy 
To  enter  this  Circle  of  Honor — - 
Where  each  is  a shield  to  the  other , 

And  all  to  the  world  an  example  ! 

I will  now  introduce  you  to  our  Worthy  Patriarch. 

[ Three  raps.  Division  sing.] 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  purest  love ; 

The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

[During  the  singing  the  Candidate  is  conducted 
around  the  room , to  the  front  of  the  W.  Pi] 

Con.  Worthy  Patriarch,  I have  the  pleasure 

of  introducing  , who  has  been  duly 

proposed  and  accepted  as  a suitable  Candidate 
for  Initiation  into  our  Order. 

W.  P.  Every  Member  will  place  the  right 
hand  on  the  heart,  and  the  Candidate  will  do 
the  same,  as  a token  of  Fidelity. 

[. Addressing  the  Candidate.] 

You  are  about  to  take  upon  yourself  an  im- 
portant and  solemn  Obligation,  which,  as  you 
have  been  informed,  will  not  interfere  with  your 
religious  or  political  opinions. 

Do  you,  without  reserve,  solemnly  pledge  your 
honor,  in  the  presence  of  these  Witnesses,  that 


CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


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you  will  neither  make,  buy,  sell,  nor  use,  as  a bev- 
erage, any  Spirituous  or  Malt  Liquors,  Wine , or 
Cider  ? 

Do  you  furthermore  pledge  yourself  faithfully 
to  observe  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  of  this 
Division,  and  the  Buies  and  Usages  of  the  Order  ; 
and  never  to  divulge  any  Password,  Ceremony, 
or  other  Private  Matter  of  the  Order,  except  to 
those  legally  authorized  to  receive  them — and 
whether  your  connection  with  the  Order  shall 
continue  or  not,  to  consider  your  Obligation  in 
this  respect  binding  to  the  end  of  life  ? 

Do  you  furthermore  pledge  yourself  to  pro- 
mote the  harmony,  advance  the  interest,  and 
preserve  nsullied,  on  your  part,  the  reputation 
of  the  Sons  of  Temperance  ? 

Do  you  thus  solemnly  promise  ? If  so,  answer, 
I do. 

L Candidate  replies.  After  the  Obligation , the,  Mem- 
bers drop  their  hands.] 

[The  W.  A.  steps  down , and  the  Con.  pours  water 
into  a glass  goblet  for  the  Candidate  (if  more  than  one 
Candidate , a goblet  for  each),  and  in  another  for  the 
W.  P.,  during  which  the  W.  A.,  pointing  to  the  water , 
addresses  the  Candidate.] 

W.  A.  This  which  you  now  behold  is  sparkling 
water — 

The  beverage  prepared  by  God  himself 


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CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


To  nourish  and  invigorate  his  creatures 
And  beautify  his  footstool. 

As  thus  you  see  its  countless  drops  unite 
And  blend  in  one,  so  may  we  blend  together 
In  one  unruffled  stream, 

Whose  purity  shall  wash  away  the  stains 
Of  black  Intemperance. 

YTJie  W.  A.  resumes  his  place.  The  Con.  hands  a gob- 
let of  water  to  the  W.  P.  and  another  to  the  Candidate .] 

W.  P.  And  as  one  stain  would  discolor  this 
whole  element  of  purity,  so  would  one  unworthy 
Member  bring  reproach  upon  our  whole  Order. 
{Addressing  the  Division.)  Bearing  this  in  mind, 
let  us  be  faithful  to  our  Obligations. 

\Each  Member  places  the  right  hand  on  the  heart, 
and  says : I will.] 

W.  P.  {Addressing  the  Candidate  ) In  this  pure 
element,  then,  an  emblem  of  our  Order,  we  sol- 
emnly pledge  Fidelity  to  each  other. 

[ W.  P.  and  Candidate  drink.) 

Chap.  May  the  blessing  of  Heaven  rest  upon 
this  Initiate  and  upon  our  Order  forever. 

[ Division  sing.] 

Father  of  mercies ! condescend 
To  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 

While  now  our  Order  we  commend 
To  thy  paternal  care. 


CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


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[The  W.  P.  steps  forward .] 

W.  2V*  Confiding  in  your  integrity.  I now  in- 
vest you  with  this  badge,  and  proclaim  you  a 
Member  of  our  Order. 

Wear  it  as  an  emblem  of  Virtue — wear  it 
proudly  ! In  the  name  of  this  great  Brother- 
hood, I charge  you,  defend  it ! By  the  recollec- 
tion of  the  past,  the  dignity  of  the  present,  and  the 
solemnity  of  the  future,  I invoke  you  to  guard 
it  from  dishonor ! [ W.  P.  resumes  his  place.'] 

[The  W.  A.  steps  forward^] 

W.  A.  Welcome  to  this  great  Brotherhood, 

And  may  it  prove  thy  glory  and  thy  shield. 
High  now  is  thy  position 
Among  the  sons  of  men — 

Responsible  and  great 
The  duties  it  involves. 

The  foes  of  Temperance,  and  the  friends 
Will  look  to  your  example,  [alike, 

And  judge  the  Cause  by  you  : 

Be  faithful  to  the  Cause,  the  cause  of  all 
Be  faithful  to  yourself,  [mankind. 

For  all  our  laws  require, 

Tend  to  your  lasting  good. 

[One  rap.] 


* The  Worthy  Patriarch  may  appoint  a Lady  to  perform  this 
duty. 


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CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


[The  Con.  leads  the  Initiate  to  the  P.  W.  P.] 

Con.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I here  present 
, who.  having  been  obligated  and  in- 
vested with  the  badge  of  our  Order,  is  respect- 
fully referred  to  you  for  further  instruction. 

[The  P.  W.  P.  rises. ] 

P.  W.  P.  From  a favorable  opinion  enter- 
tained of  you  by  the  Members  of  this  Division, 
you  have  been  admitted  to  the  privileges  of  our 
Order.  It  is  a mark  of  our  esteem  and  confi- 
dence that  we  thus  extend  to  you  a fraternal 
hand,  and  welcome  you  among  us. 

You  will  be  expected  to  attend  regularly  our 
stated  meetings  ; and  are  bound  to  observe  our 
Laws  and  Usages  by  the  strongest  cf  human  ties 
— YOUR  SACRED  HONOR. 

In  the  Division,  let  your  conduct  exhibit  frank: 
ness  and  courtesy.  Above  all,  be  careful  to  cul- 
tivate a forgiving  spirit.  Write  the  errors  of 
these  your  associates  in  sand  ; but  engrave  their 
virtues  on  the  tablets  of  enduring  memory,  that 
you  may  learn  to  imitate  them. 

In  defense  of  our  principles,  remember  that 
unwavering  Fidelity  is  a better  advocate  than 
violent  denunciation.  No  imprudence  should 
excite  a suspicion  of  your  constancy.  Associate 
with  the  votaries  of  folly  only  to  reform  them. 


CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


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Let  no  consideration  of  personal  regard  mis- 
lead you  into  recommending  unsuitable  persons. 
Neither  wealth,  influential  position  in  society, 
nor  the  most  commanding  talents,  can  entitle 
them  to  approach  our  Circle,  if,  with  all  these 
they  are  wanting  in  integrity  ; but  the  upright 
and  honest,  however  humble  their  position,  shall 
be  welcome  ; for  integrity  with  us  is  of  more 
price  than  silver  and  gold. 

Finally,  ever  bear  in  mind  the  Motto  charac- 
teristic of  our  Order,  as  portrayed  in  the  colors 
of  the  Badge — the  Red,  the  White,  the  Blue — 
expressive  of  Love,  Purity,  and  Fidelity  : — 
Love  for  your  associates  in  sickness  and  in 
health ; Purity  of  heart  and  life  ; and  Fidelity 
to  the  solemn  and  binding  Obligation  you  have 
this  night  voluntarily  taken  upon  yourself. 

And  may  the  Great  Patriarch  above  direct 
us  to  that  haven  of  rest  where  Sorrow  is  never 
known,  and  where  Love  and  Harmony  shall 
reign  forever  ! 

[Three  raps.  Division  sing ;] 

Spirit  of  Love  ! — benign  and  mild  — 

Inspire  our  hearts — our  souls  possess ; 

Repel  each  passion  rude  and  wild  — 

And  bless  us,  as  we  aim  to  bless. 

[One  raj).] 

[ While  singing,  the  Con.  leads  the  newly  initiated 
Member  to  the  center  of  the  room,  facing  the  Chaplain .] 


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Chap.  Of  all  things,  Wisdom  is  profitable  to 
man.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of 
W isdom.  Tribulation  and  anguish  shall  come 
upon  every  son  of  man  that  doeth  evil ; but  glory, 
and  honor,  and  peace  to  him  that  worketh  good. 

Go  not  in  the  way  of  evil  men,  for  it  is  as 
darkness  ; they  eat  the  bread  of  wickedness,  and 
drink  the  wine  of  violence  ; but  the  way  of  the 
just  is  as  the  shining  light  that  shineth  more  and 
more  unto  the  perfect  day.  Therefore,  be  not 
overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome  evil  with  good. 
If  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed  him — if  he  thirst, 
give  him  drink. 

There  is  no  vice,  which,  in  one  black  and  aw- 
ful gulf,  swallows  up  so  much  of  hope  and  hap- 
piness as  Intemperance.  It  prostrates  all  that  is 
great,  and  blights  all  that  is  good,  in  humanity. 
The  man  of  honor  it  betrays  into  infamy — the 
man  of  virtue  into  sin.  It  touches  the  manly 
frame,  and  it  is  clothed  with  corruption.  It 
seizes  the  intellect,  and  its  divine  lineaments  are 
blotted  out  forever.  It  breathes  upon  the  holy 
affections,  and  they  are  blasted.  It  destroys  the 
tenderest  ties  of  social  life,  exiles  the  sweet  en- 
dearments of  home,  and  robs  the  earth  of  its 
loveliness. 

Your  name  is  enrolled  among  the  champions 
of  Temperance.  Her  cause  is  to  be  your  cause, 


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her  honor  is  confided  to  your  keeping,  and  your 
rewards  are  to  be  gathered  from  her  triumphs. 
“ In  her  right  hand  is  length  of  days  ; in  her 
left  hand,  riches  and  honor.” 

She  touches  with  her  magic  wand  the  delicate 
frame-work  of  the  human  body,  and  it  is  clothed 
with  new  vigor  and  beauty.  She  sheds  her  mild 
radiance  over  the  intellect,  and  its  light  and 
glory  beam  forth  with  increasing  brightness. 
She  breathes  upon  man’s  social  nature,  and  it 
blooms  with  a fresher  and  more  charming  fra- 
grance. She  receives  under  her  holy  guardian- 
ship the  loveliness  of  woman  'and  the  innocence 
of  childhood,  and  they  are  protected  from  a sea 
of  evils.  At  her  approach  the  fountain  of  do- 
mestic affection  sends  forth  its  streams  more  joy- 
ously, spreading  the  music  of  rippling  waters 
among  the  green  vales  of  home. 

The  light  of  a pure  life  is  a beacon  star  of 
salvation — but  a base  example  leads  to  death. 
Therefore,  I charge  you  to  do  nothing  whereby 
a Member  is  made  weak,  or  stumbleth. 

In  conclusion,  remember  that  life  is  brief. 
Whatever  your  hands  find  to  do  for  the  good  of 
man,  do  quickly  ; for  the  night  cometh  when  no 

man  can  work. 

* 

May  your  course  be  full  of  joy  to  others — and 
when  your  own  star  shall  set  at  life’s  close, 


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may  it  set  as  sets  the  Morning  Star,  which  goeth 
not  down  behind  the  darkened  West,  but  melts 
away  into  the  brightness  of  heaven  ! 

[Four  raps.'] 

[The  Officers  (except  the  Sentinels  and  Con.)  and 
Members  form  the  Circle  of  Fraternity  around  the 
Con . and  Initiate , as  follows  : 


during  which  the  Division  sing  :] 

Once  more  we  here  the  Pledge  renew 
Of  strict  Fidelity  ; 

Still  to  our  maxims  ever  true, 

To  Love  and  Purity. 


CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


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No  unkind  words  our  lips  shall  pass, 

No  envy  sour  the  mind ; 

But  each  shall  seek  the  common  weal, 

The  good  of  all  mankind. 

[At  the  close  of  the  singing  the  W.  P.  steps  into  the 
Circle.] 

W.  JP.  While  we  rejoice  at  our  own  deliver- 
ance, let  us  remember  that  the  world  has  claims 
upon  us.  Intemperance  is  peculiarly  a social 
evil.  We  therefore  resist  its  terrible  power  by 
a social  and  fraternal  combination.  We  join 
hand  in  hand,  and  heart  to  heart,  in  this  Institu- 
tion, to  protect  ourselves  and  meet  a common 
foe  with  the  victorious  power  of  Combination. 

In  the  Brothers  and  Sisters  here  assembled, 
you  behold  a type  of  our  mission’s  fulfillment. 
This  is  a sober  world  in  miniature  ; and  we  seek 
to  enlarge  this  circle  of  sobriety  until  it  shall 
embrace  the  entire  Brotherhood  of  Man.  Our 
Order  is  sight  to  the  blind,  strength  to  the  weak, 
a shield  to  the  innocent,  and  a comfort,  and 
blessing,  and  hope  to  all. 

Relying,  therefore,  upon  the  greatness  and 
justice  of  our  Cause,  and  the  purity  of  our 
motives,  we  must  move  steadily  forward  until 
our  purposes  are  accomplished. 

Brother  [or  Sister : or  Brothers  and  Sisters ],  I 
now  give  you  the  Password  for  the  current 
Quarter  ( given  in  a whisper).  This  Password  is 


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CEREMONY  OF  INITIATION. 


given  to  the  Outside  Sentinel,  who  will  permit 
you  to  pass  You  then  advance  to  the  inner 
door,  and  give  one  rap,  which  is  the  Entering 
Signal ; the  Inside  Sentinel  will  open  the  wicket, 
to  whom  you  give  the  Explanation,  which  I now 
give  you  {given  in  a whisper).  This  Explanation 
will  admit  you  to  the  Division.  After  you  have 
entered,  advance  to  the  front  of  the  Past  Worthy 
Patriarch,  and  salute  thus  {right  hand  on  the 
heart)  : it  will  be  acknowledged  by  a slight  bow, 
after  which  you  will  take  your  seat. 

Should  you  wish  to  retire  while  the  Division 
is  in  session,  you  will  salute  the  Past  Worthy 
Patriarch  in  the  same  manner  as  when  you  en- 
tered. 

The  Password,  with  its  Explanation,  and  the 
Entering  Signal  and  the  Salutation,  will  insure 
your  welcome,  during  the  present  Quarter,  to 
any  Subordinate  Division  of  our  Order.  A new 
Password  and  Explanation  are  given  quarterly. 
These  words  and  Salutation  are  never  to  be  given 
out  of  a Division.  This  is  to  prevent  imposition. 

And  here  I will  remind  you,  that  you  are  not 
to  speak  of  the  private  affairs  of  our  Order,  nor 
mention  aught  that  is  spoken  in  the  confidence 
of  the  Division  Doom,  in  the  presence  of  those 
who  are  not  Members,  for  they  are  under  the 
sacred  seal  of  your  honor. 


CEREMONY^  of  initiation. 


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In  conclusion  ( taking  the  Initiate  by  the  hand), 
I congratulate  you  most  cordially  on  your  acces- 
sion to  our  Fraternity,  and,  with  the  best  wishes 
for  your  prosperity,  I commend  you  to  their 
friendship.  {Addressing  the  Division.)  Brothers 
and  Sisters,  receive  your  friends. 

[The  Members  all  shake  hands  vnth  the  Initiate  while 
marching  past , still  preserving  their  places  in  the  line 
and  following  the  lead  of  the  W.  P.  An  appropriate 
Ode  should  be  sung  during  the  march , and  continued 
until  every  Member  has  returned  to  the  position  first 
occupied  in  the  circle. 

The  W.  P.  resumes  his  station  and  says  ;] 

W.  P.  The  Con.  will  introduce  the  Initiate  to 
the  Financial  Scribe  to  sign  the  Constitution. 

[ One  rap.) 


CLOSING  SERVICE. 


W.  P.  Worthy  Financial  Scribe,  I will  thank 
you  to  name  the  receipts  of  the  evening. 

[ The  F.  S.  announces  the  receipts , which  the  II.  S. 
enters  on  the  Minutes. ] ' 

{Three  raps. ] 

W.  P.  Officers  and  Members  : 

I thank  you  for  your  attention  this  evening, 
and  bespeak  your  continued  presence  as  the  best 
safeguard  of  your  own  happiness,  the  interests 
of  the  Division,  and  the  vows  of  those  who  look 
to  you  for  an  example. 

The  business  we  have  transacted,  and  the  sym- 
oathies  and  resolves  we  have  cherished,  will  con- 
tribute, I trust,  to  our  individual  and  mutual  ad- 
vantage, and  to  the  prosperity  of  our  noble  Order. 

Let  us  retire  with  kindly  feelings  toward  each 
other. 

• Remember  the  Pledge,  be  faithful  to  your 
duties,  and  zealous  in  doing  good. 

We  will  now  sing  No.  — of  our  Closing  Odes. 


CLOSING  SERVfOE. 


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1 . — CLOSING*  ODE. 

A goodly  thing  it  is  to  meet 

In  Friendship’s  circle  bright, 

Where  nothing  stains  the  pleasure  sweet 
Nor  dims  the  radiant  light. 

No  happier  meeting  earth  can  see 
Than  where  the  joy  we  prove, 

Of  Temperance  and  Purity, 

Fidelity  and  Love. 


2.— CLOSING  ODE. 

Good-night,  good-night  to  every  one ; 

Be  each  heart  free  from  care ; 

Let  every  Brother  seek  his  home, 

And  find  contentment  there. 

May  joy  beam  with  to-morrow’s  sun, 

And  every  prospect  shine ; 

While  wife  and  friends  laugh  merrily 
Without  the  aid  of  Wine. 

W.  -P.  I now  declare  this  Division  closed. 

[One  rap.] 


INSTALLATION  SERVICE. 


Divisions  are  authorized  to  use  either  this  or  the  Installation 
Service  commencing  on  page  56. 

[The  Installation  Service  should  be  performed  by  the 
G.  W.  Patriarch  and  G . Conductor , or  a Deputy  G . W. 
Patriarch  and  a Deputy  G.  Conductor . If  this  can 
not  be  done , let  the  senior  P.  W.  Patriarch  of  the 
Division  present  officiate  as  Deputy  G.  W.  Patriarchy 
appointing  a Deputy  G.  Conductor . 

The  Distalling  Patriarch  is  authorized  to  decide  ob- 
jections, subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Grand  Division  ; 
or , if  thought  proper , may  allow  the  Officers  to  hold 
over  until  a decision  shall  be  made . 

The  Installation  Service  may  be  performed  publicly, 
but  the  Salutation  must  then  be  omitted.\ 


[At  the  appointed  time  the  G.  C.  approaches  the  inner 
door  and , after  giving  the  Entering  Signal  and  Expla- 
nation and  his  title , is  announced  (as  G.  C.)  by  the 
/.  S.  to  the  W.  P.,  who  directs • admission . On  enter- 
ing, the  G.  C.  salutes  the  P.  W.  P.  in  the  usual  form, 
and  then  addresses  the  W.  Ph\ 

G.  C . Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Grand  Worthy 
Patriarch  (or  Deputy  G.  W.  P.)  is  prepared  to 
Install  the  Officers  of  this  Division  ; are  you 
ready  for  this  service  ? 


INSTALLATION  SERVICE. 


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W.  P.  We  are,  Grand  Conductor. 

[The  G.  C.  retires  after  saluting  the  P.  W.  P. 

The  G.  W.  P.  and  G . C.  approach  the  door , give  the 
Entering  Signal , aw  6?  announce  themselves  to  the  I.  S.] 

I.  S.  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Grand  Worthy 
Patriarch  and  Grand  Conductor  are  in  waiting. 
W.  P.  The  Inside  Sentinel  will  admit  them. 

[Four  raps.] 

[As  they  enter , the  W.  P.  gives  four  raps . The  Di- 
vision rises , and  the  G . W.  P.  and  G . C.  advance  to  the 
center  of  the  room  and  salute  theW.  P .,  wA<9,  together 
with  all  the  Members , return  the  Salutation . The  fol- 
lowing verse  will  be  sung  while  the  G.  G.  escorts  the 
G.  W.  P.  to  the  W.  P.’s  chair  • ^TT.  P.  taking  station 
on  his  right.  The  G.  C.  takes  the  Con’s  seat.\ 

[Division  sing.]* 

Thrice  welcome,  Brother ; here  we  meet, 

In  Friendship’s  close  communion  join’d ; 

Ye  Sons  of  Temp’rance  loud  repeat 

Your  triumphs  with  one  heart  and  mind. 

No  angry  passions  here  should  mar 
Our  peace,  or  move  our  social  band, 

For  Friendship  is  our  beacon  star, 

Our  motto,  44  Union,  Hand-in-hand.’’ 

[One  rap.] 


* The  singing  may  be  omitted  when  the  Installation  is  per- 
formed by  a Deputy. 


2* 


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G.  C.  {Rising.)  Brothers  and  Sisters  : Ac- 
cording to  usage,  we  meet  you  here  this  evening 
to  Install  your  Officers.  Have  the'y  been  consti- 
tutionally elected  ? 

Div.  respond.  They  have. 

G.  C.  The  Recording  Scribe  will  please  an- 
nounce them. 

[The  R.  S.  announces  the  names  of  the  Officers , and 
the  Offices  to  which  they  have  been  elected.'] 

G.  C.  {Addressing  the  W.  P .)  Has  the  Worthy 
Patriarch  elect  reached  the  age  which  our  Con- 
stitution requires  to  render  him  [or  her ] eligible 
to  that  station  ? 

W.  I*.  He  [or  she ] has. 

G.  C . If  any  Member  is  aware  of  just  reason 
why  these  persons  should  not  be  inducted  into 
the  offices  assigned  to  them,  there  is  now  an  op- 
portunity to  announce  it.  {If  no  reply.)  Then 
do  I proclaim  them  eligible  for  Installation. 

[The  G.  W.  P.  appoints  two  Members  to  act  as  0.  S. 

and  I.  S.] 

G.  W.  P.  The  Officers  will  now  vacate  their 
stations  in  order,  and  deliver  up  their  books,  im- 
plements, and  badges  of  office. 

[The  W.  P.  delivers  the  Charter , Blue  Booh,  and 
other  documents  in  his  [or  her]  'possession,  and  lastly 
the  badge , to  the  G.  Tfr.  P.] 


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G.  W.  _P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  the 
Past  Worthy  Patriarch  to  the  station  of  Plonor. 

[The  G.  C.  does  so , and  then  returns . The  W.  A . 
then  delivers  to  the  G.  C.  the  badge — the  R.  S.  the  boohs 
and  badge — the  A.  R.  S.  the  badge — the  F.  ,S.  the  books 
and  badge — the  Treas.  the  books  and  badge — the  Chap . 
the  Book  and  badge — the  Con.  the  staff  and  badge — the 
A.  C.  the  staff  and  badge — the  I,  S.  the  staff  and  badge 
— and  the  O.  S.  the  staff  and'  badge.\ 

Go  IK  jF.  The  Officers  elect  will  now  divest 
themselves  of  Regalia,  and,  in  company  with  the 
Grand  Conductor,  retire  to  the  ante-room..  The 
Inside  Sentinel  will  allow  them  to  pass. 

[They  retire . The  G.  C.  arranges  them  as  follows : 

W . P . with  IF.  A.  on  the  left. — li.  S.  and  A.  R.  8. — 
F.  8.  and  Treas.— Coni  and  A.  C. — I.  S.  and  0.  8. — 
arm-in-arm.  The  G.  C.  then  directs  the  1.  S . to  an- 
nounce it.  The  G.  IF.  P.  orders  them  to  be  admitted. 

The  G.  C.,  with  Officers  elect,  enter  and  walk  around 
the  room ; at  the  close  of  the  singing  let  it  be  so  man- 
aged that  they  will  be  in  front  of  seats  on  the  right  and 
left,  so  that  they  may  be  seated  when  called  down.] 

[Three  raps.  Division  sing:] 

Whatever  station  we  may  fill 
In  this  exalted  band, 

Our  plighted  duties  we  shall  still 
Achieve,  with  heart  and  hand ; 

And  evermore,  through  good  and  ill, 

By  one  another  stand — 

Whatever  station  we  may  fill 
In  this  exalted  band. 


[One  rap.] 


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OUTSIDE  SENTINEL. 

G.  W.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Outside  Sentinel  elect  to  the  Past  Worthy 
Patriarch,  to  receive  the  Obligation  of  the  Office. 

G.  C.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I am  directed 

by  the  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch  to  present 

, Outside  Sentinel  elect  of  this  Division,  and 

request  you  to  administer  the  Obligation  of  that 
Office. 

P.  W.  P.  You  will  place  your  right  hand  on 
your  heart.  ( Does  so.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  to  guard 
faithfully  the  outer  door — admit  no  one 
without  the  Quarterly  Password,  unless  by 
permission  of  the  Worthy  Patriarch,  com- 
municated through  the  Inside  Sentinel — 
and  perform  all  other  duties  belonging  to 
the  office  of  Outside  Sentinel  during  the 
term  of  your  election  ? 

O.  8.  I do. 

[6’.  C.  leads  to  the  G.  W.  P.) 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Outside 
Sentinel  has  been  obligated. 


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G.  W.  P.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 
Office,  and  proclaim  you  Outside  Sentinel  of  — — 
Division,  No.  — , for  the  present  term.  Receive 
your  staff  of  Office.  (6r.  C. presents  it.)  The  faith- 
ful Sentinel  is  always  a valiant  soldier  ; be  as  ac- 
tive in  promoting  our  glorious  cause,  as  you  are 
watchful  in  guarding  the  Division  from  intrusion. 
(. Resumes  his  chair.) 

G.  C.  Before  you  take  your  station,  it  is  neces- 
sary to  see  that  you  are  properly  instructed  in 
the  Password.  You  will  please  give  it  to  the 
Grand  Worthy  Patriarch. 

\0.  S.  gives  the  Password.] 

G.  W.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort 
you  to  your  station. 


INSIDE  SENTINEL. 

G.  W.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Inside  Sentinel  elect  to  the  Past  Worthy 
Patriarch,  to  receive  the  Obligation  of  the  Office. 

G.  C.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I am  directed 

by  the  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch  to  present 

, Inside  Sentinel  elect  of  this  Division,  and 

request  you  to  administer  the  Obligation  of  that 
Office. 


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P.  W.  P.  You  will  place  your  right  hand  on 
your  heart.  ( Does  so.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  to  guard 
the  inner  door  of  this  Division — to  allow 
no  one  to  enter  or  retire  during  the  Open- 
ing, Initiatory,  or  Closing  Ceremonies — to 
. admit  no  one  at  any  time  without  the  En- 
tering Signal,  and  the  Explanation  to  the 
Quarterly  Password,  nor  allow  any  to  retire 
without  giving  the  Salutation,  unless  direct- 
ed so  to  do  by  the  Worthy  Patriarch — and 
faithfully  to  perform  all  other  duties  belong- 
ing to  the  Office  of-  Inside  Sentinel  during 
the  term  of  your  election  ? 

1.  S.  I do 

[6r.  C.  leads  to  the  G.  IF.  _P.] 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Inside 
Sentinel  has  been  obligated. 

G.  Wo  P.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 

Office,  and  proclaim  you  Inside  Sentinel  of 

Division,  No.  — , for  the  present  term.  Receive 
your  staff  of  Office.  (G.  C.  presents  it.)  Vigilant 
at  your  post,  be  equally  vigilant  in  your  conduct. 

You  will  please  give  me  the  Explanation  of 
the  Password. 


[/.  3.  gives  the  Explanation. \ 


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G.  W.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort 
you  to  your  station. 


ASSISTANT  CONDUCTOR. 

G.  W.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Assistant  Conductor  elect  to  the  Past 
Worthy  Patriarch,  to  receive  the  Obligation  of 
the  Office. 

G.  C.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I am  directed 

by  the  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch  to  present 

, Assistant  Conductor  elect  of  this  Division, 

and  request  you  to  administer  the  Obligation  of 
that  Office. 

P.  TV.  _P.  You  will  place  your  right  hand  on 
your  heart.  ( Does  so.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  to  render 
timely  assistance  to  the  Conductor  in  the 
discharge  of  his  (or  her)  duties — to  carefully 
examine  all  on  the  left  at  the  opening  of 
the  Division,  and  report  those  incorrect  to 
the  Worthy  Patriarch — that  you  will  never 
expose,  or  cause  to  be  exposed,  to  any  per- 
son not  a Member  of  our  Order,  any  part 
of  the  Ceremonies  to  you  intrusted — that 
you  will  not  keep  a copy  of  them,  nor  allow 


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any  other  person  so  to  do — that  you  will 
promptly  deliver  them  up  to  the  Worthy 
Patriarch  when  called  upon  so  to  do — and 
that  you  will  faithfully  perform  all  other 
duties  belonging  to  the  office  of  Assistant 
Conductor  during  the  term  of  your  election  ? 

A.  C.  I do. 

[tr.  C.  leads  to  the  G.  W.  A*.] 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Assistant 
Conductor  has  been  obligated. 

G.  W.  P.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 
Office,  and  proclaim  you  Assistant  Conductor  of 
Division,  No.  — , for  the  present  term.  Re- 
ceive your  staff  of  Office.  (6r.  C.  presents  it.) 
Always  keep  the  radiant  Star  of  our  Order  in 
view,  that  those  who  follow  your  steps  may  be 
led  within  the  influence  of  its  benignant  beams. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  you  to  your 
station. 

CONDUCTOR. 

G.  W.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Conductor  elect  to  the  Past  Worthy 
Patriarch,  to  receive  the  Obligation  of  the  Office. 

G.  C.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I am  directed 

by  the  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch  to  present 

, Conductor  elect  of  this  Division,  and  re- 


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quest  you  to  administer  the  Obligation  of  that 
Office. 

JP.  W.  P.  You  will  place  your  right  hand  on 
your  heart.  ( Does  so.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  to  examine 
with  circumspection  every  person  on  the 
right  at  the  opening  of  the  Division,  and 
report  any  incorrect  to  the  Worthy  Patri- 
arch ; that  you  will  never  expose,  or  cause 
to  be  exposed,  to  any  person  not  a member 
of  our  Order,  any  part  of  the  Ceremonies 
to  you  intrusted  • that  you  will  not  keep  a 
copy  of  them,  nor  allow  any  other  person 
so  to  do  ; that  you  will  promptly  deliver 
them  up  to  the  Worthy  Patriarch  when  called 
upon  so  to  do  ; and  that  you  will  faithfully 
perform  all  other  duties  belonging  to  the 
office  of  Conductor  during  the  term  of  your 
election  ? 

Con.  I do. 

\ (r.  C.  leads  to  the  G.  W.  /'.] 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Conductor 
has  been  obligated. 


G.  W.  JP.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 
Office,  and  proclaim  you  Conductor  of Di- 


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vision,  No.  — , for  the  present  term.  Receive 
your  staff  of  Office.  (6%  G.  presents  it.)  Let  your 
demeanor  be  such  that  you  may  always  be  con- 
sidered a trustworthy  guide,  not  only  here,  but 
through  the  paths  of  life. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  you  to  your 
station. 

CHAPLAIN. 

G.  W.  -P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Chaplain  elect  to  me  for  Installation  and 
Investiture. 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Chaplain 
elect. 

G.  W.  j P.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 
Office,  and  proclaim  you  Chaplain  of Di- 

vision, No.  — , for  the  present  term.  Receive 
this  Book  ( presenting  the  Bible),  the  Book  of 
books,  within  whose  pages  are  found  lessons  of 
wisdom  and  words  of  sympathy  eminently  adapt- 
ed to  meet  every  degree  of  hope,  joy,  or  sorrow, 
and  fitted  to  reach  every  nation  and  every  sta- 
tion in  life.  May  its  teachings  purify  our  minds 
and  strengthen  our  virtues,  and  prepare  us  for 
admission  to  that  heavenly  kingdom  where  Love 
and  Harmony  shall  reign  forever. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  you  to  your 
station. 


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TREASURER. 

G.  W.  JP.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now 
present  the  Treasurer  elect  to  the  Past  Worthy- 
Patriarch,  to  receive  the  Obligation  of  the  Office. 

G.  C.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I am  directed 

by  the  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch  to  present 

— — , Treasurer  elect  of  this  Division,  and  re- 
quest you  to  administer  the  Obligation  of  that 
Office. 

-P.  W.  _P.  You  will  place  your  right  hand  on 
youf  heart.  {Does  so.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  a Sou  of  Temperance,  to  hold  in 
trust  all  moneys  of  this  Division  until  the 
expiration  of  your  term,  unless  otherwise 
ordered  by  the  Division  ; to  pay  promptly 
therefrom  all  orders  drawn  by  the  Worthy 
Patriarch,  attested  by  the  Recording  Scribe  ; 
to  keep  a full  and  correct  account  of  all 
moneys  received  and  expended  ; give  the 
Division  a monthly  statement  of  the  funds  ; 
deliver  up  to  your  successor  in  Office,  or 
any  other  person  duly  authorized  to  receive 
them,  at  the  close  of  your  term,  or  earlier 
if  called  upon  so  to  do,  all  moneys,  books, 


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papers,  and  other  property  of  the  Division 
in  your  possession  or  under  your  control ; 
and  to  perform  such  other  duties  as  Treas- 
urer as  the  Constitution,  By-Laws,  and  Reg- 
ulations of  this  Division  require  ? 

Treas.  I do. 

[ G.  C.  leads  to  the  G.  W.  P.] 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Treasurer 
has  been  obligated. 

G.  W.  JP.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 
Office,  and  proclaim  you  Treasurer  of Di- 

vision, No.  — , for  the  present  term.  Receive 
the  books  and  documents  belonging  to  your 
Office  {they  are  presented).  In  confiding  to  you 
the  treasure  of  the  Division,  your  associates  con- 
fide in  the  treasure  of  your  honor.  Let  their 
confidence  be  fully  justified  by  your  integrity. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  you  to  your 
station. 

FINANCIAL  SCRIBE. 

G.  TV.  IP.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Financial  Scribe  elect  to  the  Past  Wor- 
thy Patriarch,  to  receive  the  Obligation  of  the 
Office. 

G.  C.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I am  directed 
by  the  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch  to  present 


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, Financial  Scribe  elect  of  this  Division,  and 

request  you  to  administer  the  Obligation  of  that 

Office. 

P.  W.  P.  You  will  place  your  right  hand  on 
your  heart.  ( Does  so.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  to  keep  just 
and  true  accounts  between  this  Division  and 
its  Members  ; credit  the  amounts  paid,  and 
pay  the  same  over  to  the  Treasurer  imme- 
diately— perform  faithfully  and  promptly,  to 
the  utmost  of  your  ability,  all  other  duties 
belonging  to  the  Office  of  Financial  Scribe 
— and  deliver  up  at  the  expiration  of  your 
term,  all  books,  papers,  and  other  docu- 
ments belonging  to  the  Division  in  your 
possession  ? 

P.  S.  I do. 

[ G.  C.  leads  to  the  G.  W.  P.] 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Financial 
Scribe  has  been  obligated. 

G.  JV.  P.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 

Office,  and  proclaim  you  Financial  Scribe  of 

Division,  No.  — , for  the  present  term.  You  will 
now  receive  the  books  and  documents  belonging 
to  your  Office  (they  are  presented).  It  is  the  pecu- 


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liar  privilege  of  your  station  to  illustrate  most 
conspicuously  our  cardinal  principle,  Fidelity. 
Let  it  be  the  motto  of  your  conduct  and  the  or- 
nament of  your  life. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  you  to  your 
station.  , 

ASSISTANT  RECORDING  SCRIBE. 

6r.  W.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Assistant  Recording  Scribe  elect  to  the 
Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  to  receive  the  Obligation 
of  the  Office. 

G.  C.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I am  directed 

by  the  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch  -to  present 

, Assistant  Recording  Scribe  elect  of  this 

Division,  and  request  you  to  administer  the  Obli- 
gation of  that  Office. 

_P.  TF.jP.  You  will  place  your  right  hand  on 
your  heart.  ( Does  so.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  to  render 
such  proper  and  timely  aid  to  the  Record- 
ing Scribe  in  the  performance  of  the  duties 
as  that  officer  or  the  Division  may  require 
of  you  ? 

A.  B.  8.  I do. 

[6-'.  C.  leads  to  the  G.  W.  P .] 


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G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Assistant 
Recording  Scribe  has  been  obligated. 

G.  W.  1 >.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 
Office,  and  proclaim  you  Assistant  Recording 

Scribe  of Division,  No.  — , for  the  present 

term.  Your  Office  requires  an  attentive  ear,  a 
prompt  and  ready  hand.  Be  constant  in  season 
and  out  of  season. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  you  to  your 
station. 


RECORDING  SCRIBE. 

G.  W.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Recording  Scribe  elect  to  the  Past  Wor- 
thy Patriarch,  to  receive  the  Obligation  of  the 
Office. 

G.  C.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I am  directed 

by  the  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch  to  present 

-,  Recording  Scribe  elect  of  this  Division, 

and  request  you  to  administer  the  Obligation  of 
that  Office. 

P.  W.  P.  You  will  place  your  right  hand  on 
your ‘heart.  ( Does  so.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  to  keep  a 
fair  and  impartial  record  of  the  proceedings 
of  this  Division — notify  all  Subordinate  Di- 


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visions  not  more  than  ten  miles  from  this 
place,  within  four  weeks  after,  of  the  name, 
occupation,  and  residence  of  every  person 
suspended,  rejected,  or  expelled  from  this 
Division — make  out  at  the  end  of  your  term, 
for  the  Division,  a full  report  of  the  pro- 
ceedings during  your  term,  and  also  the 
Quarterly  Returns  for  the  Grand  Division — 
perform  all  other  duties  belonging  to  the 
Office  of  Recording  Scribe — and  deliver  up 
at  the  expiration  of  your  term,  all  books, 
papers,  or  other  property  in  your  posses- 
sion belonging  to  your  office  ? 

M.  S.  1 do. 

[ G.  C.  leads  to  the  G.  W.  P.~\ 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Recording 
Scribe  has  been  obligated. 

G.  W.  jP.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 
Office,  and  proclaim  you  Recording  Scribe  of 

Division,  No.  — , for  the  present  term. 

You  will  now  receive  the  books  and  documents 
belonging  to  your  Office  (they  are  presented) . Bo 
diligent,  faithful,  and  impartial — that  your  repu- 
tation may  remain,  like  your  record,  without  blot 
or  blemish. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  you  to  your 
station. 


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WORTHY  ASSOCIATE. 

G . W.  JP.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Worthy  Associate  elect  to  the  Past  Wor- 
thy Patriarch,  to  receive  the  Obligation  of  the 
Office. 

G.  C.  Past  Worthy  Patriarch,  I am  directed 

by  the  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch  to  present 

, Worthy  Associate  elect  of  this  Division, 

and  request  you  to  administer  the  Obligation  of 
that  Office. 

P.  W.  P.  You  will  place  your  right  hand  on 
your  heart.  ( Does  so.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  to  counsel 
and  support  the  Worthy  Patriarch  in  the 
discharge  of  his  (or  Tier)  duties,  and  in  his 
(or  her)  absence  officiate  in  his  (or  her)  place 
— that  you  will  never  expose,  or  cause  to 
be  exposed,  to  any  person  not  a Member 
of  our  Order,  the  Ceremonies  intrusted  to 
your  care,  nor  any  part  thereof — that  you 
will  not  keep  a copy  of  them,  nor  allow 
any  person  so  to  do — that  you  will  promptly 
deliver  them  up  when  requested  by  the 
Worthy  Patriarch,  or  the  Deputy — and  that 
you  will  perform  all  other  duties  belonging 


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to  the  office  of  Worthy  Associate,  to  the 
best  of  your  judgment  and  ability,  during 
the  term  of  your  election  ? 

W.  A . I do. 

[fr.  C.  leads  to  the  G.  IF.  P.\ 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Worthy 
Associate  has  been  obligated. 

G.  W.  P.  I now  invest  you  with  the  badge  of 
Office,  and  proclaim  you  Worthy  Associate  of 

Division,  No.  — , for  the  present  term. 

May  you  indeed  prove  a Worthy  Associate,  not 
only  in  honors,  but  in  those  qualities  that  adorn 
the  highest  station. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  you  to  your 
station. 

WORTHY  PATRIARCH. 

G.  W.  JP.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent to  me  the  Worthy  Patriarch  elect. 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  , 

having  been  constitutionally  exalted  to  the  honor- 
able station  of  Worthy  Patriarch  of  this  Division, 
is  here  respectfully  presented  for  Installation. 

G.  W.  JP.  Worthy  Brother  (or  Sister),  you  are 
now  about  to  be  inducted  as  the  head  of  this 
Division — a station  of  trust,  honor,  and  respon- 


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sibility  ; and  when  viewed  as  the  free-will  offer- 
ing of  your  Division,  it  indeed  affords  a gratify- 
ing illustration  of  the  position  you  hold  in  their 
confidence  and  esteem. 

You  will  place  your  right  hand  on  your  heart, 
while  I administer  the  Obligation  of  the  Office. 
You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
sacred  honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  in 
presence  of  the  Members  here  assembled, 
that  you  will  promptly  and  justly  perform 
the  duties  of  Worthy  Patriarch  of  this  Di- 
vision, to  the  best  of  your  judgment  and 
ability,  for  the  term  of  your  election  ; during 
which  you  will  not  permit  any  infringement 
on  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Division, 
the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  of  this  Di- 
vision, or  the  Rules,  Ceremonies,  and  Usages 
of  the  Order  of  the  Sons  of  Temperance — 
and  that  you  will  at  all  times,  to  the  ut- 
most of  your  power,  support  the  dignity  of 
the  Grand  Division? 

You  furthermore  pledge  yourself  to  allow  none 
to  visit  this  Division  but  Members  thereof, 
without  the  Quarterly  Password  and  Expla- 
nation,*— unless  vouched  for  by  a Member 

* This  shall  not  exclude  Members  of  other  Divisions  present 
at  the  opening  of  a Division,  and  able  to  give  the  Explanation 
to  the  Quarterly  Password. — Proceedings  of  Nat.  Div June , 1847. 


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in  good  standing — or  the  Traveling  Pass- 
word and  Explanation,  and  the  Entering 
Signal  and  Salutation, — and  that  you  will 
not  countenance,  directly  or  indirectly,  or  be 
present  at  the  opening  or  session  of  any  Di- 
vision purporting  to  be  Sons  of  Temperance, 
unless  you  are  fully  satisfied  they  are  in 
possession  of  a legal  and  unforfeited  Charter  ? 

You  furthermore  pledge  yourself  never  to  ex- 
pose, or  cause  to  be  exposed,  to  any  person 
not  a Member  of  our  Order,  any  part  of  the 
private  books  or  papers  intrusted  to  your 
care — that  you  will  not  take  a copy  of  them, 
nor  allow  any  other  person  so  to  do — and 
that  you  will  promptly  deliver  up  the  same, 
with  all  other  property  belonging  to  this 
Division  in  your  possession  or  under  your 
control,  to  your  successor  in  Office,  the 
Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  or  the  Deputy, 
when  called  upon  so  to  do  ? 

w.  r.  I do. 


[Three  raps.] 

G.  W.  P.  Sharing  the  confidence  in  your  in- 
tegrity and  worth,  of  which  the  suffrage  of  your 
Division  has  given  so  distinguishing  an  instance, 
it  is  with  great  satisfaction  that  I formally  invest 


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you  with  the  badge  of  Office  ; and  I now  pro- 
claim you  Worthy  Patriarch  of Division. 

No.  — , for  the  present  term. 

I also  place  in  your  possession  the  Charter  of 
your  Division  ( presents  it),  together  with  the  Blue 
Book  and  other  papers  containing  the  private 
Forms  and  Ceremonies  ( presents  them),  and  the 
Book  of  Constitutions  (presents  it),  with  a desire 
that  you  will  make  yourself  thoroughly  ac- 
quainted with  each  of  them,  to  the  end  that  in- 
novation may  be  avoided,  and  the  solemn  Obli- 
gation you  have  this  night,  of  your  own  free-will 
and  accord,  taken  upon  yourself,  sacredly  main- 
tained. 

Lastly,  Worthy  Patriarch,  I present  you  with 
the  Gavel  ( presents  it),  an  emblem  of  your  au- 
thority, which  it  is  hoped  you  will  ever  exercise 
with  due  prudence  and  fraternal  regard.  While 
decision  and  energy  are  highly  desirable  to  your 
station,  dignified  and  courteous  demeanor  is  abso- 
lutely necessary  to  a proper  and  harmonious  ad- 
ministration of  the  affairs  of  your  Division. 

Feeling  assured  that  the  direction  of  this  Di- 
vision is  intrusted  to  good  hands,  I will  now  con- 
duct you  to  your  seat,  and  you  will  at  once  enter 
upon  the  arduous  and  responsible,  yet  honorable, 
duties  of  your  Office. 


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[ Division  sing :] 

Whatever  station  we  may  hold 
Among  the  sons  of  earth— 

If  high  in  honor,  rich  in  gold, 

Or  humble  from  our  birth — 

In  virtue  only  we  behold 

The  standard  of  our  worth, 

Whatever  station  we  may  hold 
Among  the  sons  of  earth. 

[Qne  rap  by  W.  P.] 

[The  W.  P.  can,  if  desirable,  address  the  Division. 

The  G.  W.  P.  gives  the  W.  P.  the  new  Password,  etc . 
If  there  is  anything  else  to  be  communicated  to  the 
W.  P.  or  to  the  Division , the  G.  W.  P.  does  it  here .] 

G.  C.  Worthy  Patriarch,  you  will  please  call 
up  the  Officers. 

[ Two  raps.] 

G.  TV.  P.  Officers  : Into  your  keeping  are 
intrusted  matters  of  serious  and  weighty  import 
— and  a proper  discharge  of  your  respective 
duties  will  require  the  fullest  exercise  of  your 
wisdom  and  vigilance.  Your  example  can  not 
fail  to  exert  a powerful  influence  upon  those 
around  you,  and  it  is  therefore  highly  necessary 
that  Candor,  Uprightness,  and  Honor  should  dis- 
tinguish your  actions,  not  only  toward  your 
associates,  but  toward  the  whole  human  race. 


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Let  the  sentiment  of  the  Ode  we  have  just  sung 
in  harmony  together  be  impressed  upon  your 
minds : whatever  station  we  may  be  called  upon 
to  fill,  in  Virtue  only  we  behold  the  standard  of 
our  worth. 

[ Three  raps.'] 

Brothers  and  Sisters  : The  Officers  of  your 
choice  are  now  in  their  places,  and  it  is  hoped 
and  expected  that  their  efforts  to  maintain  good 
order  and  decorum  will  receive  your  cheerful  and 
prompt  co-operation. 

Never  lose  sight  of  the  solemn  Obligation  you 
have  taken  to  promote  the  harmony,  advance 
the  interest,  and  preserve  unsullied  the  reputa- 
tion of  the  Sons  of  Temperance.  Let  the  Em- 
blem of  our  Order  ever  recall  to  your  minds  the 
three  cardinal  principles  upon  which  our  Institu- 
tion rests,  that  the  Star  of  Temperance  may  shine 
the  brighter  in  the  light  of  your  virtues ! 

Officers,  Brothers,  and  Sisters,  thanking  you 
for  your  attention,  we  now  take  our  leave. 

[ Th  e G.  W.  P.  and  G.  C. proceed  to  the  center  of  the 
room  and  salute  the  W.  P.  The  Salutation  is  returned 
by  the  W.  P.  and  all  the  Members.  The  Division  re- 
main standing  until  the  Grand  Officers  have  passed  the 
Inside  Sentinel.] 


\One  rap.] 


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Divisions  are  authorized  to  use  either  this  or  the  Installation 
Service  commencing  on  page  32. 


[ The  Installation  Service  should  he  performed  hy  the 
G . W.  Patriarch  and,  G.  Conductor , or  a Deputy  G.  W. 
Patriarch  and  a Deputy  G.  Conductor . If  this  can 
not  he  done , let  the  senior  P.  W.  Patriarch  of  the 
Division  present  officiate  as  Deputy  G.  W.  Patriarch , 
appointing  a Deputy  G.  Conductor . 

The  Installing  Patriarch  is  authorized  to  decide  ob- 
jections, subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Grand  Division ; 
or,  if  thought  proper,  may  allow  the  Officers  to  hold 
over  until  a decision  shall  he  made . 

The  Installation  Service  may  he  performed  publicly , 
hut  the  Salutation  must  then  he  omittedi] 


[At  the  appointed  time  the  G>  C.  approaches  the  inner 
door,  and,  after  giving  the  Entering  Signal  and  Expla- 
nation and  his  title,  is  announced  (as  G.  C.)  hy  the 
1.  S.  to  the  W.  P.,  who  directs  admission . On  enter- 
ing, the  G.  C.  salutes  the  P.  W.  P.  in  the  usual  form, 
and  then  addresses  the  W.  Pi] 

Go  C.  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Grand  Worthy 
Patriarch  (or  Deputy  G.  W.  P.)  is  prepared  to 
Install  the  Officers  of  this  Division  ; are  you 
ready  for  this  service  ? 


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W.  P.  We  are,  Grand  Conductor. 

[The  G.  C.  retires  after  saluting  the  P.  W.  P. 

The  G.  W.  P.  and  G.  C.  approach  the  door , give  the 
Entering  Signal , and  announce  themselves  to  the  I.  /S'.] 

I.  S.  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Grand  Worthy 
Patriarch  and  Grand  Conductor  are  in  waiting. 

W.  P.  The  Inside  Sentinel  will  admit  them. 

[Four  raps.] 

[As  the  G.  W.  P.  and  G.  C.  enter  and  advance  to 
the  center  of  the  room , the  following  Ode  will  be  sung . 
At  the  close  of  the  singing , the  Grand  Officers  salute 
the  W.  P who.  together  with  all  the  Members , return 
the  Salutation .] 

[ Division  sing  :]* 

Thrice  welcome,  Brother;  here  we  meet, 

In  Friendship’s  close  communion  joined : 

Ye  Sons  of  Temp’rance  loud  repeat 
Your  triumphs  with  one  heart  and  mind. 

No  angry  passions  here  should  mar 
Our  peace,  or  move  our  social  band, 

For  Friendship  is  our  beacon  star, 

Our  motto,  “ Union,  Hand-in  hand.” 

G.  C.  Brothers  and  Sisters  : According  to 
usage,  we  meet  you  here  this  evening  to  Install 
your  Officers.  Have  they  been  constitutionally 
elected  ? 

IHv.  respond.  They  have. 


* The  singing  may  be  omitted  when  the  Installation  is  per- 
formed by  a Deputy. 


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G.  C.  The  Recording  Scribe  will  please  an- 
nounce them. 

[The  Ji.  S.  announces  the  names  of  the  Officers , and 
the  Offices  to  which  they  have  been  elected.~\ 

G.  C.  ( Addressing  the  W.  P.)  Has  the  Worthy 
Patriarch  elect  reached  the  age  which  our  Con- 
stitution requires  to  render  him  (or  her)  eligible 
to  that  station  ? 

If  . P.  He  (or  she ) has. 

G.  C . If  any  Member  is  aware  of  just  reason 
why  these  persons  should  not  be  inducted  into 
the  offices  assigned  to  them,  there  is  now  an  op- 
portunity to  announce  it.  (If  no  reply .)  Then 
do  I proclaim  them  eligible  for  Installation. 

[ The  G.  W.  P . and  G.  C.  step  forward  to  the  W.  P.’s 
station . The  G.  W.  P.  receives  f rom  the  W.  P.  the 
Charter , Blue  Book , and  other  Documents  in  his  (or 
her)  possession , and  lastly  the  Badge . The  G . IF.  P. 
calls  down.] 

[One  rap.] 

[The  G.  W.  P.  appoints  two  Members  to  act  as  0.  S. 

and  I.  $.] 

G.  W.  j P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  the 
Past  Worthy  Patriarch  to  the  station  of  Honor. 

[The  G.  C.  does  so.] 


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G.  W.  P.  The  Officers  will  now  vacate  their 
stations  in  order,  and  deliver  up  their  books,  im- 
plements, and  badges  of  office. 

[The  W.  A.  then  delivers  to  the  G . C.  the  badge — the 
12.  S.  the  books  and  badge — the  A.  R.  S.  the  badge — 
the  F.  S.  the  books  and  badge — the  Treas.  the  books  and 
badge — the  Chap,  the  Book  and  badge — the  Con.  the 
staff  and  badge — the  A.  C.  the  staff  and  badge — the 
/,  S.  the  staff  and  badge — and  the  O.  S.  the  staff  and 
badge .] 

G.  TV.  JP.  The  Officers  elect  will  now  divest 
themselves  of  Regalia,  and,  in  company  with  the 
Grand  Conductor,  retire  to  the  ante-room.  The 
Inside  Sentinel  will  allow  them  to  pass. 

[They  retire . The  G.  C.  arranges  them  as  follows : 
W.  P . with  W.  A.  on  the  left. — 12.  S.  and  A.  12.  S. — 
F.  S.  and  Treas. — Con.  and  A.  C. — I.  S.  and  O.  S. — 
arm-in-arm.  When  ready , the  G.  C.  directs  the  I.  S. 
to  announce  it.  The  G.  W.  P.  orders  them  to  be 
admitted .] 

[Three  raps.  Division  sing:] 

Whatever  station  we  may  fill 
In  this  exalted  band, 

Our  plighted  duties  we  shall  still 
Achieve,  with  heart  and  hand ; 

And  evermore,  through  good  and  ill, 

By  one  another  stand — 

Whatever  station  we  may  fill 
In  this  exalted  band. 


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\The  G.  C.,  with  Officers  elect , enter  and  walk, 
around  the  room ; at  the  close  of  the  singing  let  it 
be  so  managed  that  they  will  be  in  front  of  seats  on 
the  right  and  left , so  that  they  may  be  seated  when 
called  down.\ 

[ One  rap.] 

G.  W.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  pre- 
sent the  Sentinels  elect. 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  the  Sentinels 
elect. 

G.  W.  P.  You  will  please  place  yourselves  in 
a position  for  obligation.  ( Each  places  the  right 
hand  on  the  heart.) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  Sons  of  Temperance,  that  you  will 
faithfully  keep  and  carefully  guard  your  re- 
spective doors  ; that  you  will  allow  no  one 
to  enter  or  retire  during  the  session  of  this 
Division  without  the  proper  Password,  Sig- 
nal, and  Explanation,  or  the  permission  of 
your  Worthy  Patriarch  ; and  perform  such 
other  duties  as  the  Constitution,  By-Laws, 
and  Division  may  require  of  you  during 
your  term  of  Office. 


Sentinels.  I do. 


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G.  TV.  P.  I now  invest  you  with  your  official 
Badges. 

Outside  Sentinel  : It  is  your  duty,  while  at 
your  post,  to  admit  no  one  to  the  ante-room 
without  the  Quarterly  Password,  except  at  the 
direction  of  your  Worthy  Patriarch,  through  the 
Inside  Sentinel.  Receive  your  Staff  of  Office. 
{G.  C.  presents  it.) 

Inside  Sentinel  : It  is  your  duty  to  admit  no 
one  to  the  Division  without  the  Entering  Signal 
and  the  Explanation  to  the  Quarterly  Password  ; 
and  to  allow  no  one  to  retire  without  giving  the 
Salutation,  unless  directed  so  to  do  by  the  Worthy 
Patriarch.  Receive  your  Staff  of  Office.  ( G . C. 
presents  it.) 

Be  vigilant  ! Remember  that  you  are  Senti- 
nels in  the  army  of  Temperance. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  escort  you  to 
the  Past  Worthy  Patriarch  for  examination,  and 
thence  to  your  respective  stations. 

\Tlie  G.  0.  escorts  them  to  the  P.  W.  P.,  who  exam- 
ines, and,  if  necessary,  corrects  them  in  the  Password 
and  Explanation ; after  which  they  are  placed  on 

duty. ] 

G.  TV.  P.  The  Grand  Conductor  will  present 
the  other  Officers  elect,  with  the  exception  of 
the  Worthy  Patriarch. 


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G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  I here  present 
the  Worthy  Associate,  Recording  Scribe,  Assist- 
ant Recording  Scribe,  Financial  Scribe,  Treas- 
urer, Chaplain,  Conductor,  and  Assistant  Con- 
ductor elect  for  Obligation  and  Investiture. 

Go  W.  I \ Please  place  yourselves  in  a posi- 
tion for  Obligation.  {Each  places  the  right  hand 
on  the  hearth) 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
honor  as  Sons  of  Temperance,  that  you  will 
faithfully  perform  the  duties  of  the  several 
stations  to  which  you  have  been  elected,  as 
prescribed  by  our  Constitution,  Ceremonies, 
Rules,  and  Usages  ; that  you  will  never  ex- 
pose, or  cause  to  be  exposed,  to  any  person 
not  a member  of  our  Order,  in  good  and 
regular  standing,  any  part  of  the  Ceremonies 
to  you  intrusted  by  virtue  of  your  Offices  ; 
that  you  will- not  keep  a copy  of  them,  no.r 
allow  any  other  person  so  to  do  ; that  you 
will  promptly  deliver  up  to  your  successors 
in  Office,  or  to  any  other  person  authorized 
to  receive  them,  at  the  close  of  your  term, 
or  earlier,  if  required  by  this  Division,  or 

the  Grand  Division  of , all  ceremonies, 

books,  papers,  cards,  moneys,  or  other  prop- 
erty belonging  to  this  Division,  in  your  pos- 


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session,  or  under  your  control,  and  perform 
such  other  duties  as  the  Constitution,  By- 
Laws,  and  Division  may  require  of  you 
durinc-  vour  term  of  Office. 

Each  respond.  I do. 

\The  O.  W.  P.  ( being  furnished  by  the  G.  G.  with 
the  badges  as  needed ) says ;] 

G.  W.  P.  I now  invest  you  with  your  Official 
Regalia,  and  confirm  you  in  the  Offices  to  which 
you  have  been  severally  elected.  ( Invests  each 
with  the  appropriate  Regalia .) 

Assistant  Conductor  : Receive  your  staff  of 
Office.  {G.  C.  presents  it.)  Be  affable  ! Always 
keep  the  radiant  star  of  our  Order  in  view,  that 
those  who  look  upon  you  for  an  example  may 
be  drawn  under  the  influence  of  its  benignant 
beams. 

Conductor  : Receive  your  staff  of  Office. 
(G.  C.  presents  it.)  Let  your  conduct  be  such 
that  you  may  always  be  esteemed  a trustworthy 
guide  ! 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  the  Con- 
ductors to  their  stations. 

Chaplain:  Receive  this  Book  ( G . W.  P.  pre- 
sents the  Bible),  the  Book  of  books,  within  whose 
pages  are  found  lessons  of  wisdom  and  vrords  of 
sympathy  eminently  adapted  to  meet  every  de- 


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gree  of  hope,  joy,  or  sorrow,  and  fitted  to  reach 
every  nation  and  every  station  in  life.  May  its 
teachings  purify  our  minds  and  strengthen  our 
virtues,  and  prepare  us  for  admission  to  that 
heavenly  kingdom  where  Love  and  Harmony 
shall  reign  forever. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  escort  you  to  your 
station. 

Treasurer  : Receive  the  books  and  documents 
belonging  to  your  Office.  ( . W.  P.  presents 
them.)  In  confiding  to  you  the  treasure  of  the 
Division,  your  associates  confide  in  the  treasure 
of  your  honor.  Let  their  confidence  be  fully 
justified  by  your  integrity  ! 

Financial  Scribe  : Receive  the  books  and 
documents  of  your  Office.  ( G- . W.  P.  presents 
them.)  It  is  the  peculiar  privilege  of  your  sta- 
tion to  illustrate  most  conspicuously  our  cardinal 
principle,  Fidelity.  Let  it  be  the  motto  of  your 
conduct  and  the  ornament  of  your  life. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  escort  the 
Treasurer  and  Financial  Scribe  to  their  stations. 

Assistant  Recording  Scribe:  Your  Office  re- 
quires an  attentive  ear,  a prompt  and  ready 
hand.  Be  constant  in  season  and  out  of  season. 

Recording  Scribe  : I now  place  in  your  pos- 
session the  books  and  documents  of  your  Office. 


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( G.  0.  presents  them.)  Be  impartial  and  correct, 
diligent  and  punctual.  Let  your  record  and  your 
conduct  both  appear  without  blot  or  blemish ! 

And,  Brothers  and  Sisters  of  the  Division,  I 
trust  that  your  proceedings  will  be  so  ordered, 
that  the  Record  will  never  show  the  slightest 
deviation  from  the  cherished  principles  and  cus- 
toms of  our  extended  and  beneficent  Order. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  escort  the 
Scribes  to  their  stations. 

Brother  (or  Sister)  : The  Division  has  con- 
ferred upon  you  the  dignity  of  Worthy  Associ- 
ate. It  is  your  privilege  to  counsel  and  assist 
the  Worthy  Patriarch,  and  in  his  (or  Aer)  absence, 
perform  the  duty.  Qualify  yourself  for  the 
trust ! So  act  your  part,  as  to  prove  yourself  a 
Worthy  Associate , not  only  here,  but  in  all  the 
walks  of  life. 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  now  escort  you  to 
your  station. 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch. , 

having  been  constitutionally  exalted  to  the  honor- 
able station  of  Worthv  Patriarch  of  this  Division. 

4/  ' 

is  respectfully  presented  for  Installation. 

G.  W.  JP.  Worthy  Brother  (or  Sister)  : You 
are  about  to  assume  a station  of  trust,  honor, 


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and  responsibility  ; and  when  viewed  as  the  free- 
will offering  of  your  Division,  it  affords  a grati- 
fying illustration  of  the  position  you  hold  in 
their  confidence  and  esteem. 

You  will  place  your  right  hand  on  your  heart, 
and  give  your  assent  to  the  following  Obligation  : 

You  solemnly  and  unreservedly  pledge  your 
sacred  honor  as  a Son  of  Temperance,  in 
presence  of  the  Members  here  assembled,' 
that  you  will  promptly  and  justly  perform 
the  duties  of  Worthy  Patriarch  of  this  Di- 
vision, to  the  best  of  your  judgment’  and 
ability,  for  the  term  of  your  election  ; during 
which  you  will  not  permit  any  infringement 
on  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Division, 
the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  of  this  Di- 
vision, or  the  Rules,  Ceremonies,  and  Usages 
of  the  Order  of  the  Sons  of  Temperance — 
and  that  you  will  at  all  times,  to  the  ut- 
most of  your  power,  support  the  dignity  of 
the  Grand  Division? 

You  furthermore  pledge  yourself  to  allow  none 
to  visit  this  Division  but  Members  thereof, 
without  the  Quarterly  Password  and  Expla- 
nation,*—unless  vouched  for  by  a Member 

* This  shall  not  exclude  Members  of  other  Divisions  present 
at  the  opening  of  a Division,  and  able  to  give  the  Explanation 
to  the  Quarterly  Password. — Proceedings  of  Nat.  Div .,  June,  1847. 


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in  good  standing — or  the  Traveling  Pass- 
word and  Explanation,  and  the  Entering 
Signal  and  Salutation, — and  that  you  will 
not  countenance,  directly  or  indirectly,  or  be 
present  at  the  opening  or  session  of  any 
Division  purporting  to  be  Sons  of  Temper- 
ance, unless  you  are  fully  satisfied  they  are 
in  possession  of  a legal  and  unforfeited 
Charter  ? 

You  furthermore  pledge  yourself  never  to  ex- 
pose, or  cause  to  be  exposed,  to  any  person 
•not  a Member  of  our  Order,  any  part  of  the 
private  books  or  papers  intrusted  to  your 
care — that  you  will  not  take  a copy  of  them, 
nor  allow  any  other  person  so  to  do — and  that 
you  will  promptly  deliver  up  the  same,  with 
all  other  property  belonging  to  this  Division 
in  your  possession  or  under  ymur  control,  to 
your  successor  in  Office,  the  Grand  Worthy 
Patriarch,  or  the  Deputy,  whenever  called 
upon  so  to  do  ? 

W.  JP.  I do. 

[Three  raps.] 

G.  W.  P.  Sharing  the  confidence  in  your  in- 
tegrity and  worth,  of  which  the  suffrage  of  yTour 
Division  has  given  so  distinguishing  an  instance, 
it  is  with  great  satisfaction  that  I formally  invest 


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you  with  the  badge  of  Office  ; and  proclaim  you 

Worthy  Patriarch  of Division,  No.  — , for 

the  present  term. 

I now  place  in  your  possession  the  Charter  of 
your  Division  ( presents  it),  together  with  the  Blue 
Book  and  other  papers  containing  the  private 
Forms  and  Ceremonies  ( presents  them),  and  the 
Book  of  Constitutions  (presents  it),  with  a desire 
that  you  will  make  yourself  thoroughly  ac- 
quainted with  each  of  them,  to  the  end  that  in- 
novation may  be  avoided,  and  the  solemn  Obli- 
gation you  have  this  night,  of  your  own  free-will 
and  accord,  taken  upon  yourself,  sacredly  main- 
tained. 

Lastly,  Worthy  Patriarch,  I present  you  with 
the  Gravel  (presents  it),  an  emblem  of  your  au- 
thority, which  it  is  hoped  you  will  ever  exercise 
with  due  prudence  and  fraternal  regard.  While 
decision  and  energy  arc  highly  desirable  to 
your  station,  dignified  and  courteous  demeanor 
is  absolutely  necessary  to  a proper  and  harmo- 
nious administration  of  the  affairs  of  your  Di- 
vision. 

Feeling  assured  that  the  direction  of  this  Di- 
vision is  intrusted  to  good  hands,  I will  now  con- 
duct you  to  your  seat,  and  you  will  at  once  enter 
upon  the  arduous  and  responsible,  yet  honorable, 
duties  of  your  Office. 


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[. Division  sing ;] 

Whatever  station  we  may  hold 
Among  the  sons  of  earth — 

If  high  in  honor,  rich  in  gold, 

Or  humble  from  our  birth — 

In  virtue  only  we  behold 

The  standard  of  our  worth, 

Whatever  station  we  may  hold 
Among  the  sons  of  earth. 

[ One  rap  by  W.  P.] 

[The  W.  P.  can , if  desirable,  address  the  Division . 

The  G.  W.  P.  gives  the  W.  P.  the  new  Password , etc . 
If  there  is  anything  else  to  be  communicated  to  the 
W.  P.  or  to  the  Division , the  G.  W.  P.  does  it  here.] 

G.  C.  Worthy  Patriarch,  you  will  please  call 
up  the  Officers. 

[Two  raps.] 

G.  W.  JP.  Officers  : Into  your  keeping  are 
intrusted  matters  of  serious  and  weighty  import 
— and  a proper  discharge  of  your  respective 
duties  will  require  the  fullest  exercise  of  your 
wisdom  and  vigilance.  Your  example  can  not 
fail  to  exert  a powerful  influence  upon  those 
around  you,  and  it  is  therefore  highly  necessary 
that  Candor,  Uprightness,  and  Honor  should  dis- 
tinguish your  actions,  not  only  toward  your 
associates,  but  toward  the  whole  human  race. 
Let  the  sentiment  of  the  Ode  we  have  just  sung 
in  harmony  together  be  impressed  upon  your 


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minds : whatever  station  we  may  be  called  upon 
to  fill,  in  Virtue  only  we  behold  the  standard  of 
worth. 

[ Three  raps.] 

Brothers  and  Sisters  : The  Officers  of  your 
choice  are  now  in  their  places,  and  it  is  hoped 
and  expected  that  their  efforts  to  maintain  good 
order  and  decorum  will  receive  your  cheerful  and 
prompt  co-operation. 

Never  lose  sight  of' the  solemn  Obligation  you 
have  taken  to  promote  the  harmony,  advance 
the  interest,  and  preserve  unsullied  the  reputa- 
tion of  the  Sons  of  Temperance.  Let  the  Em- 
blem of  our  Order  ever  recall  to  your  minds  the 
three  cardinal  principles  upon  which  our  Institu- 
tion rests,  that  the  Star  of  Temperance  may  shine 
the  brighter  in  the  light  of  your  virtues ! 

[The  ceremony  may  end  here , or  the  G.  W.  P.  may 
add ;] 

G.  W.  P.  Officers,  Brothers,  and  Sisters, 
thanking  you  for  your  attention,  we  now  take 
our  leave. 

[The  G.  W.  P.  and  G.  C.  proceed  to  the  center  of  the 
room,  and  salute  the  W.  P.  The  Salutation  is  returned 
by  the  W.  P.  and  all  the  Members.  The  Division  re- 
mainstanding until  the  Grand  Officers  have  passed  the 
Inside  Sentinel.'] 


[One  rap.] 


INSTITUTING  A NEW  DIVISION. 


c-C^o 

[New  Divisions  should  be  opened  by  the  Grand  Of- 
ficers when  practicable . Sometimes , however , they  are 
opened  by  a single  Member , in  which  case  the  Delegate 
will  administer  the  Obligation , and  then  proceed  to  the 
election  of  Officers. 

If  the  Grand,  Officers  officiate , they  should  be  ad- 
dressed by  their  proper  titles.  If  not , those  who  offi- 
ciate should  be  addressed  as  Officers  of  a Subordinate 
Division. 

Open  as  a Subordinate  Division , making  such  alter- 
ation as  the  circumstances  require,  and  omitting  the 
W.  Patriarch's  charge  to  the  Officers  and  Members .] 


[ Three  raps.'] 

G.  W.  P.  We  have  met  at  this  time  for  the 
purpose  of  diffusing  the  principles  of  Temperance 
and  Benevolence. 

[Division  sing ;] 

Yes,  we  in  those  principles  join, 

And  such  shall  our  actions  display ; 

Our  hands  and  our  hearts  shall  combine 
To  extend  their  beneficent  sway. 

Our  laws  we  will  ever  respect, 

Arise  all  contention  above — 

And  stand  by  each  other  erect, 

In  Purity,  Friendship,  and  Love. 

[One  rap.] 


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INSTITUTING  A NEW  DIVISION. 


G.  W.  P.  I now  declare  this  meeting  of  the 
Sons  of  Temperance  open  for  the  purpose  of  In- 
stituting   Division,  No.  — , of  the  Grand 

Division  of  the  State  of . 

The  Grand  Conductor  will  see  if  the  Appli- 
cants are  ready. 

[The  G.  C.  retires,  and  after  ascertaining , returns 
and  reports  the  names  of  those  in  waiting.  If  all  cor- 
rect, the  G.  IF.  P.  says ;] 

G.  TV.  P.  Some  Member  will  retire  and  intro- 
duce the  Applicants  to  the  Grand  Conductor- 
after  which  let  them  be  presented. 

[After  the  introduction , the  Member  may  return  to 
the  Division. 

When  ready,  the  G.  G.  gives  one  knock  on  the  door, 
and  directs  the  G.  S.  to  announce  that  the  Applicants 
are  ready.] 

G.  TV.  jP.  Admit  them. 

[Three  raps.] 

f The  G.  C.  leads  the  Applicants  to  the  G.  IF.  P.~\ 

G.  C.  Grand  Worthy  Patriarch,  in  obedience 
to  your  instructions,  I here  present  ( read  the 
names),  being  the  Applicants  to  the  Grand  Di- 
vision of  the  State  of  , for  a Charter  to 

Division,  No.  — , of  the  Sons  of  Tern- 


open  — 
pe  ranee. 


INSTITUTING  A NEW  DIVISION. 


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G.  W.  P.  Gentlemen  and  Ladies  (or  Brothers 
and  Sisters,  or  both,  as  may  be) : I have  the  pleas- 
ure of  announcing  that  your  application  has  been 
granted — a'nd  we  are  now  here  for  the  purpose 
of  organizing  you  as  a Division.  I will  claim 
your  attention  while  the  Grand  Scribe  reads 
the  Charter,  which  will  define  your  rights  and 
privileges. 

[One  rap.) 

[The  G.  S.  reads  the  Charter. 

If  there  are  any  who  have  not  been  Initiated , the 
G.  W.  P.  says:) 

G.  W.  P.  Under  this  Charter  we  will  now 
proceed  to  Initiate  those  who  are  not  Members 
of  our  Order. 

[The  G.  C.  leads  the  Applicants  who  have  not  been 
^initiated  to  the  Ante-room. 

The  Initiation  follows , omitting  the  introduction  to 
the  A.  Ca  they  having  already  been  vouched  for  to  the 
G.  C.,  and  making  such  other  alterations  as  may  be 
necessary. 

After  Initiation , let  all  the  Applicants  be  presented] 
[Three  raps.) 

G.  W.  P.  By  authority  in  me  vested,  I pro- 
claim   Division,  No.  — , of  the  Sons  of  Tem- 

perance, of  the  Grand  Division  of  the  State  of 

, legally  constituted  ; and  I now  dedicate  it 

to  the  cause  of  Love,  Purity,. and  Fidelity. 

4 


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[ Division  sing  :\ 

Our  Cause  when  first  to  light  it  burst. 

Rear’d  by  a dauntless  few, 

Appear’d  so  small,  its  early  fall 
Our  foes  prepared  to  view ; 

But  more  and  more,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Its  influence  shall  extend 
Our  flag  unfurl’d  around  the  world, 

Triumphant  to  the  end. 

Another  band  is  reared  to  stand 
Among  the  brave  array, 

Before  whose  might,  though  hard  the  fight, 
Intemp’rance  dies  away ; 

Our  glorious  plan  to  rescue  man 
From  sorrow,  vice,  and  shame, 

Still  gathers  strength,  until  at  length 
May  it  the  world  reclaim  ! 

G.  W.  P.  Brethren  and  Sisters,  you  are  now 
fully  empowered  under  this  Charter,  to  perform 
all  the  Duties  and  Ceremonies  of  a Subordinate 
Division — and  the  Grand  Division  feels  assured 
that  in  your  keeping  the  Purity  and  Character 
of  our  Order  will  be  fully  sustained. 

[One  raj).] 

[Proceed  to  the  election  of  Officers. 

Installation  of  Officers , according  to  form,  with  such 
alterations  as  may  be  necessary .] 


Note. — In  the  Addresses  for  the  Opening  of  a Division,  the 
presiding  Officer  is  not  confined  strictly  to  those  laid  down,  so 
long  as  the  spirit  is  given. 


FORMS  FOR  RECEIVING  OFFICERS. 


PAST  OR  ACTING  MOST  WORTHY  PATRIARCH  OR 
GRAND  WORTHY  PATRIARCH. 

1.  The  Visitor  directs  the  Inside  Sentinel  to 
make  the  announcement. 

2.  The  W.  Patriarch  directs  the  acting  P.  W. 
Patriarch  to  retire  and  introduce  the  Visitor.  As 
they  enter,  call  up.  They  advance  to  the  center 
of  the  room,  the  Visitor  salutes  the  W.  Patriarch 
(right  hand  on  the  heart),  which  is  returned  by 
the  W.  Patriarch. 

3.  The  Division  sing  “ Thrice  welcome,  Bro- 
ther,” or  some  other  appropriate  verse  ; during 
which  the  P.  W.  Patriarch  escorts  the  Visitor  to 
the  P.  W.  Patriarch’s  chair,  that  being  the  post 
of  honor. 

4.  After  the  singing,  the  P.  W.  Patriarch  says: 

Worthy  Patriarch,  Officers,  and  Members : I 
have  the  pleasure  of  presenting , etc. 

5.  All  place  the  right  hand  on  the  heart,  after 
which  call  down. 

6.  Should  the  Visitor  retire  before  the  Di- 


76  FOKMS  FOR  RECEIVING  OFFICERS. 

vision  is  regularly  closed,  he  (or  she)  will  ad- 
vance to  the  center  of  the  room  and  salute  the 
W.  Patriarch  ; the  Division  is  called  up,  and  the 
salute  is  returned  by  the  whole.  The  Division 
remains  standing  until  the  Visitor  passes  the  In- 
side Sentinel. 

7.  A Deputy  simply  visiting,  or  any  other  Of- 
ficial Visitor  from  the  National,  or  a Grand  Di- 
vision, will  be  received  in  the  same  way — omit- 
ting to  sing ; but  in  the  case  of  a Deputy  visiting 
as  an  Installing  Officer,  the  Division  may  sing, 
or  not,  at  its  option. 

T.  PATRIARCH,  OR  P.  W.  PATRIARCH,  FROM  ABROAD. 

1.  On  being  announced,  send  out  the  Con- 
ductor to  introduce  the  Visitor.  They  enter  by 
the  usual  form.  As  they  salute  the  P.  W.  Pa- 
triarch, call  up  the  Division,  and  if  thought 
proper,  a verse  may  be  sung. 

2.  The  Conductor  leads  the  Visitor  to  the 
front,  and  introduces  to  the  W.  Patriarch,  who 
extends  a hand  of  welcome ; the  W.  Patriarch 
then  introduces  to  the  Division — after  which 
the  Visitor  is  invited  to  a seat.  Call  down. 


Note. — Perhaps  nothing  will  tend  to  strengthen  onr  union 
more  than  paying  suitable  attention  to  visiting  Members.  It  is 
therefore  very  desirable  that  those  visits  should  be  frequent,  and 
rendered  as  agreeable  and  interesting  as  possible. 


MUSIC  OF  THE  ORDER 


It  is  important,  and  pleasing  as  important,  to  have  our 
Brotherhood  everywhere  use  the  same  tunes. 

The  Committee,  therefore,  respectfully  recommend  the 
following  airs  to  be  sung  : 

OPENING. 

(Old  Tune:) 

“ Yes,  we  in  those  principles  join.” 
INITIATION. 

{Sicilian  Mariner’s  Hymn :) 

“ Traveler  through  a world  of  danger.” 

{Shirland :) 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds.” 

(Mear :) 

“ Father  of  Mercies  ! condescend.” 

(Old  Hundred :) 

“ Spirit  of  love,  benign  and  mild.” 

(Auld  Lang  Syne :) 

“ Once  more  we  here  the  Pledge  renew.” 

CLOSING. 

(Old  Tune:) — No.  1. 

“ A goodly  thing  it  is  to  meet.” 

(Auld  Lang  Syne :) — No.  2. 

“ Good-night,  good -night  to  every  one.” 


Note. — When  Initiation  has  preceded,  it  is  suggested  that  No.  1 
of  the  Closing  Odes  be  sung,  in  order  to  vary  the  airs. 


KEY. 


29 

27 

34 

15 

A 

B 

C 

D 

1 

3 

5 

7 

19 

20 

56 

91 

E 

F 

G 

Ii 

9 

2 

4 

6 

41 

13 

16 

48 

I 

J 

K 

L 

8 

JO 

12 

17 

25 

32 

22 

37 

M 

N 

0 

P 

21 

23 

24 

26 

18 

11 

62 

75 

Q 

R 

S 

T 

28 

30 

31 

33 

88 

99 

14 

61 

U 

V 

W 

X 

35 

36 

3S 

40 

85 

39 

Y 

' Z 

42 

43 

Note. — The  above  is  the  plan  for  transmitting  the  Passwords, 
etc.  Each  letter  is  represented  by  the  figures  immediately  above 
and  below  it.  For  instance : Suppose  the  Password  to  be  “ Order/’ 
it  would  be  written  thus — 22.  11,  15,  19.  30— and  by  searching  out 
the  letter  under  or  above  each  of  these  figures,  the  word  is  found. 


DIAGRAM  OF  A DIVISION  ROOM. 


This  page  is  intended  to  give  an  idea  of  the  form  of  a Division,  etc.  The  Room 
sometimes  will  not  allow  the  Officers  to  be  placed  as  they  are  here,  particularly 
the  Sentinels.  It  is  desirable,  however,  to  conform  as  nearly  as  practicable. 


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